Micro and Nano Systems Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
and
eco-friendly
technologies
has
recently
led
to
the
development
of
green
bio-based
synthesis
methods
a
broad
range
nanoparticles
(NPs).
This
is
because
these
are
non-toxic,
biocompatible,
cost-effective.
Photosensitive
(PSNPs)
have
gained
popularity
due
their
photo-responsive
properties.
PSNPs
also
been
found
be
promising
nanomaterials
with
applications
in
optoelectronics,
photocatalysis,
photovoltaics,
bioimaging,
drug
delivery,
cancer
treatment.
However,
conventional
raise
concerns
about
environmental
impact.
To
address
challenges,
researchers
explored
alternative
approaches
PSNPs.
review
comprehensively
evaluates
advantages
limitations
highlights
unique
properties
various
fields.
It
covers
general
concepts
PSNPs,
mechanism
action,
characterization
techniques,
challenges
that
not
discussed
detail
previous
studies.
Moreover,
this
uniquely
addresses
potential
solutions
scaling
up
methods,
an
aspect
often
overlooked
existing
literature.
By
connecting
fundamental
research
industrial-scale
applications,
offers
comprehensive
perspective
on
production
emphasizing
multiple
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Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 289 - 289
Published: March 19, 2025
Semiconductor
photocatalytic
technology
demonstrates
strong
potential
as
a
solution
to
defend
environmental
systems
while
converting
energy.
The
behavior
of
traditional
ZrO2
catalysts
suffers
major
disadvantage
because
their
activity
remains
low
in
visible
light
applications.
XRD
together
with
SEM,
well
EDX
and
EIS
techniques,
were
utilized
evaluate
the
synthetic
materials.
This
study
demonstrated
that
development
RGO-modified
heterostructures
delivered
substantial
increases
functionality
through
effective
photogenerated
charge
separation
mechanisms.
Tests
showed
RGO/ZrO2
exhibited
outstanding
led
an
80%
MB
breakdown
120
min
exceeding
electrocatalytic
parameters
multiple
tests.
experimental
data
from
UV–vis
spectroscopy
combined
electrochemical
analysis
radical
trapping
methods
heterostructure
improvement
resulted
higher
absorption
rates
active
site
exposure
providing
better
electron/hole
pair
separation.
research
establishes
S-scheme
enable
advancements
protection
alongside
energy
conversion
technologies.
Micro and Nano Systems Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
and
eco-friendly
technologies
has
recently
led
to
the
development
of
green
bio-based
synthesis
methods
a
broad
range
nanoparticles
(NPs).
This
is
because
these
are
non-toxic,
biocompatible,
cost-effective.
Photosensitive
(PSNPs)
have
gained
popularity
due
their
photo-responsive
properties.
PSNPs
also
been
found
be
promising
nanomaterials
with
applications
in
optoelectronics,
photocatalysis,
photovoltaics,
bioimaging,
drug
delivery,
cancer
treatment.
However,
conventional
raise
concerns
about
environmental
impact.
To
address
challenges,
researchers
explored
alternative
approaches
PSNPs.
review
comprehensively
evaluates
advantages
limitations
highlights
unique
properties
various
fields.
It
covers
general
concepts
PSNPs,
mechanism
action,
characterization
techniques,
challenges
that
not
discussed
detail
previous
studies.
Moreover,
this
uniquely
addresses
potential
solutions
scaling
up
methods,
an
aspect
often
overlooked
existing
literature.
By
connecting
fundamental
research
industrial-scale
applications,
offers
comprehensive
perspective
on
production
emphasizing
multiple
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