Catalysis Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
183, P. 106764 - 106764
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
This
review
focuses
on
recently
proposed
photocatalyst
designs
for
maximizing
the
efficiency
of
photogenerated
charge
carriers
to
improve
photocatalytic
performance
photocatalysts.
These
include
doping
with
metal
and
non-metal
ions,
surface
grafting,
noble
deposition,
dye
sensitization,
heterostructure
fabrication.
In
addition,
this
thoroughly
examines
all
prominent
parameters
that
can
influence
degradation
Furthermore,
summarizes
energy-band
structures
photocatalysts
are
suitable
both
O2
reduction
oxidation
H2O
molecules
generate
reactive
oxygen
species.
Lastly,
we
discuss
future
trends
in
development
environmental
applications.
EcoEnergy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 248 - 295
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
In
the
advancing
world
of
graphene,
highly
anisotropic
2D
semiconductor
nanosheets,
notable
for
their
nanometer‐scale
thickness,
have
emerged
as
a
leading
innovation,
displaying
immense
potential
in
exploration
renewable
and
clean
energy
production.
These
garnered
significant
attention
from
researchers.
The
nanosheets
are
marked
by
extraordinary
electronic,
optical,
chemical
attributes,
positioning
them
attractive
foundational
components
heterogeneous
photocatalysts.
This
review
diligently
summarizes
both
seminal
work
ongoing
developments
pertaining
to
application
solar
within
context
photocatalysis.
We
begin
detailing
distinctive
properties
concentrating
on
pivotal
roles
augmenting
photocatalytic
efficiency,
explaining
intrinsic
mechanisms
that
govern
migration
rate
photogenerated
carriers
material's
surface.
Subsequently,
we
delineate
methods
employed
synthesize
typical
nanosheets.
alignment
with
overarching
objective
expanding
light
absorption
capacity
accelerating
charge
transfer,
also
examine
current
research
hybridization
techniques
involving
materials
varied
dimensions,
well
deployment
diverse
applications.
conclude
identifying
promising
avenues
challenges
await
further
this
burgeoning
field.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(30), P. 18986 - 18992
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
GR
and
Ni
2
P
dual
cocatalysts
modified
ZnIn
S
4
nanoflower
has
been
prepared
they
can
simultaneously
utilize
photogenerated
electrons
holes
to
actuate
the
oxidation
of
benzyl
alcohol
(BA)
benzaldehyde
(BAD)
integrated
with
H
evolution.
Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
144, P. 101289 - 101289
Published: March 28, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
potential
of
tailored
carbon
materials
(TCM)
for
efficient
photocatalytic
degradation
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
which
are
persistent
and
toxic
organic
pollutants
posing
significant
environmental
challenges.
The
unique
structure
properties
TCM
including
graphene
nanotubes
to
activated
dots,
have
projected
them
as
next-generation
technological
innovation.
A
careful
critical
discussion
state-of-the-art
research
sheds
light
on
their
effectiveness
in
catalyzing
breakdown
PAHs,
projects
suitable
management
environment.
Beyond
this
viewpoint,
article
expands
scope
1)
biomedical
healthcare,
2)
energy
storage
conversion,
3)
advanced
electronics.
challenges,
opportunities,
future
perspectives
related
role
applications,
inspiring
further
research,
innovation
photo-induced
techniques
also
carefully
discussed
article.
focused
serves
a
valuable
resource
researchers
industrialists
interested
harnessing
capabilities
carbon-based
sustainable
PAHs
other
pollutants.
It
addresses
pressing
need
effective
remediation
pollution
control
strategies.
A
review
on
graphene
oxide
(GO)–TiO
2
nanocomposites
with
emphasis
the
role
of
GO
as
a
co-catalyst
and
photocatalyst,
providing
synergistic
effect
well
multidisciplinary
photocatalytic
activities
in
fields
energy
environment.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(17), P. 6248 - 6248
Published: Aug. 27, 2022
TiO2
is
seen
as
a
low
cost,
well-known
photocatalyst;
nevertheless,
its
sluggish
charge
kinetics
does
limit
applications.
To
overcome
this
aspect,
one
of
the
recent
approaches
use
composites
with
graphene
to
enhance
photoactivity.
Graphene-based
materials
(nanosheets,
quantum
dots,
etc.)
allow
for
attachment
nanostructures,
resulting
in
synergistic
properties
and
thus
increasing
functionality
composite.
The
current
review
aims
present
marked
progress
recently
achieved
TiO2/graphene
field
photocatalysis.
In
respect,
we
highlight
insights
photocatalysis,
including
basic
mechanism
possible
design
strategies
an
overview
how
characterize
mixed
composites.
photocatalysis
has
also
been
reviewed,
which
literature
opened
up
more
questions
related
reliability,
potential,
repeatability
connection
photocatalytic
mechanisms
TiO2/graphene-based
can
be
green
light
future
targeting
pollution
remediation,
energy
generation,
etc.
