Shining photocatalysis by gold-based nanomaterials

H Zhu, X Yuan, Q Yao, J Xie - Nano Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
As an environmentally friendly technology, photocatalysis has been widely used in many
fields. Currently, the drawbacks of pristine semiconductors as traditional photocatalysts …

Review of photocatalytic ZnO nanomaterials made by atomic layer deposition

DA Karajz, IM Szilágyi - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2023 - Elsevier
In this article we review the possibilities of photocatalytically active ZnO nanomaterials
synthesized using atomic layer deposition (ALD). ZnO is a widely researched photocatalytic …

Au-based heterostructure composites for photo and electro catalytic energy conversions

JZ Hassan, A Zaheer, A Raza, G Li - Sustainable Materials and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent decades, the innovative green technologies of electrocatalysis and photocatalysis
have been urgently developed for energy as well as environmental concerns. In …

Nano-gold decorated ZnO: An alternative photocatalyst promising for NOx degradation

KC Lux, J Hot, P Fau, A Bertron, ML Kahn… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study compares the (nitrogen oxides) NOx photocatalytic degradation performance of
the commercial bare semiconductors, titanium dioxide (TiO 2 P25) and zinc oxide (ZnO) …

Comparison of Photocatalytic Biocidal Activity of TiO2, ZnO and Au/ZnO on Escherichia coli and on Aspergillus niger under Light Intensity Close to Real-Life …

M Al Hallak, T Verdier, A Bertron, K Castelló Lux… - Catalysts, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microbial contamination of the surface of building materials and subsequent release of
microbial particles into the air can significantly affect indoor air quality. Avoiding the …

High stability of ultra-small and isolated gold nanoparticles in metal–organic framework materials

J Cure, E Mattson, K Cocq, H Assi, S Jensen… - Journal of Materials …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Gold nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit optical, catalytic, and physical properties that are
scientifically fascinating and essential for many applications. However, the challenge is to …

Visible-light-driven enhanced photocatalytic performance using cadmium-doping of tungsten (VI) oxide and nanocomposite formation with graphitic carbon nitride …

MA Hanif, J Akter, MA Islam, KP Sapkota… - Applied Surface Science, 2021 - Elsevier
We designed novel Cd-doped WO 3 (CWC) and Cd-doped WO 3@ gC 3 N 4 (CWCC)
heterostructure nanocomposites using a facile process and used them to remove pollutants …

High surface area TiO2 photocatalyst for H2 production through silicon micromachining

MI Mendoza-Diaz, A Lecestre, L Salvagnac… - Applied Surface …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of an efficient photocatalyst capable of producing enough hydrogen for
applications in everyday life under direct sunlight exposure is still challenging. In this work, a …

Confined Synthesis of Noble Metal Clusters Assisted by Liquid Film for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

D Gong, Y Wu, H Jiang, C Li, Y Hu - Langmuir, 2024 - ACS Publications
The important concept of confined synthesis is considered a promising strategy for the
design and synthesis of definable nanostructured materials with controllable compositions …

Integration of gold nanoparticles to modulate the ignitability of nanothermite films

B Julien, J Cure, L Salvagnac, C Josse… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Thermite multilayered films composed of alternating thin layers of metal/oxidizers have
various uses in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microelectronics, and materials …