Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 3018 - 3027
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Photo(electro)catalytic
chlorine
oxidation
has
emerged
as
a
useful
method
for
chemical
transformation
and
environmental
remediation.
However,
the
reaction
selectivity
usually
remains
low
due
to
high
activity
non-selectivity
characteristics
of
free
radicals.
In
this
study,
we
report
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
strategy
achieving
controlled
non-radical
activation
on
hematite
(α-Fe
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100449 - 100449
Published: July 5, 2024
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
significant
interest
in
photocatalytic
technologies
utilizing
semiconductors
and
photosensitizers
responsive
to
solar
light,
owing
their
potential
for
energy
environmental
applications.
Current
efforts
are
focused
on
enhancing
existing
photocatalysts
developing
new
ones
tailored
uses.
Anthraquinones
(AQs)
serve
as
redox-active
electron
transfer
mediators
photochemically
active
organic
photosensitizers,
effectively
addressing
common
issues
such
low
light
utilization
carrier
separation
efficiency
found
conventional
semiconductors.
AQs
offer
advantages
abundant
raw
materials,
controlled
preparation,
excellent
capabilities,
photosensitivity,
with
applications
spanning
the
energy,
medical,
sectors.
Despite
utility,
comprehensive
reviews
AQs-based
systems
contexts
lacking.
this
review,
we
thoroughly
describe
photochemical
properties
of
photocatalysis,
particularly
key
challenges
like
clean
production,
antibacterial
action,
pollutant
degradation.
However,
face
limitations
practical
due
electrical
conductivity
solubility-related
secondary
contamination.
To
mitigate
these
issues,
design
synthesis
graphene-immobilized
highlighted
a
solution
enhance
Additionally,
future
research
directions
proposed
deepen
understanding
AQs'
theoretical
mechanisms
provide
wastewater
treatment.
This
review
aims
facilitate
mechanistic
studies
improve
technologies.
