Plasmonic photocatalysis has emerged as a prominent and growing field. It enables the
efficient use of sunlight as an abundant and renewable energy source to drive a myriad of …

For many decades, titanium dioxide (TiO 2) semiconductor has been extensively applied in
several environmental applications due to its higher photocatalytic performances toward …

Around the globe, surges of bacterial diseases are causing serious health threats and
related concerns. Recently, the metal ion release and photodynamic and photothermal …

Abstract Ag+ doped TiO2 (Ag-TiO2) thin films were coated on glass substrates with different
dopant concentrations (1%, 3%, 5% 7% and 10%) and were subsequently annealed at 550° …

Surface modification via doping or functionalization is one of the most commonly applied
approaches for addressing the innate limitations of TiO 2 photocatalysts. Amongst numerous …

This critical review covers ways to improve TiO 2-based photocatalysts, how water
characteristics may affect photocatalytic disinfection, and strategies to tackle the challenges …

Plasmonic nanoparticles are able to enhance the photocatalytic performance of
semiconductor nanoparticles using four main mechanisms of light scattering, light …

Emerging pollutants represent a new global problem for water quality. As these compounds
get into the environment, they cause severe threats to aquatic environments and human …

Ag/gC 3 N 4 plasmonic photocatalysts with porous structure (Ag/PCN) were successfully
synthesized via a thermal exfoliation strategy and photo-reduction method. Owing to the …

Owing to the ongoing pandemic, the importance of and demand for antimicrobial textiles
have reached new heights. In addition to being used for medical purposes, antimicrobial …