英国华威大学研究人员在材料加热过程中发现了之前未被识别的中间阶段，其中包含一种新型钒酸铋(β-BiVO4)，具有独特的原子结构和更大的带隙1。这一研究成果已发表在《自然通讯》第17卷第1期上1，为太阳能燃料、催化剂、电子设备和下一代电池技术的开发开辟了新的方向1。
新发现的β-BiVO4具有不同于已知钒酸铋的原子排列方式，与光的相互作用方式也明显不同1。研究人员还发现了另一种隐藏材料能够储存大量锂，这对下一代电池技术的发展具有重要意义1。为了揭示这些中间结构，研究团队采用了固态核磁共振谱学、X射线衍射和对分布函数分析等先进技术进行表征1，并通过控制温度、前驱体化学和反应路径来设计和稳定这些材料1。
Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified previously unknown intermediate phases that form during material heating processes, revealing a new form of bismuth vanadate (β-BiVO₄) with distinct atomic structure and a significantly larger band gap.1 This discovery, published in Nature Communications in 2026, could unlock new possibilities for developing solar fuels, catalysts, electronic devices, and next-generation battery technologies.1
The team employed advanced analytical techniques including solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and pair distribution function analysis to characterize these hidden materials.1 In addition to the novel β-BiVO₄, researchers identified another concealed material capable of storing substantial quantities of lithium, which could benefit the development of future battery systems.1 By controlling temperature, precursor chemistry, and reaction pathways, the scientists were able to design and stabilize these intermediate structures.1
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