Insights into the TiO2-Based Photocatalytic Systems and Their Mechanisms

M Sakar, R Mithun Prakash, TO Do - Catalysts, 2019 - mdpi.com
Photocatalysis is a multifunctional phenomenon that can be employed for energy
applications such as H2 production, CO2 reduction into fuels, and environmental …

Local-interaction-field-coupled semiconductor photocatalysis: recent progress and future challenges

Q Lei, S Yang, D Ding, J Tan, J Liu… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Photocatalytic solar-energy conversion is of great interest because of its tremendous
potential to address the global energy crisis and environmental issues. Many strategies …

Surface Local Polarization Induced by Bismuth‐Oxygen Vacancy Pairs Tuning Non‐Covalent Interaction for CO2 Photoreduction

J Di, C Chen, C Zhu, R Long, H Chen… - Advanced Energy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The inefficient charge separation and lack of active sites have been regarded as the main
obstacles limiting the CO2 photoreduction efficiency. It is highly desirable but challenging to …

Development of highly-efficient 0D/1D/0D dual Z-scheme CdS/ZnWO4/ZnS heterojunction photocatalysts in pollutant removal and involved mechanism

J Zhang, X Sun, J Ma, Z Yi, T Xian, S Wang, G Liu… - Applied Surface …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rational design of heterostructures is an important strategy for improving photogenerated-
carrier separation and photocatalytic activity of semiconductors. Herein, zero-dimensional …

[HTML][HTML] Facile cost-effective fabrication of Cu@ Cu2O@ CuO–microalgae photocatalyst with enhanced visible light degradation of tetracycline

A Serra, E Gómez, J Michler, L Philippe - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
The widespread use and negative environmental effects of antibiotics have made their
removal from aqueous media essential in terms of wastewater treatment. Accordingly, a …

Free-standing and flexible Cu/Cu2O/CuO heterojunction net: a novel material as cost-effective and easily recycled visible-light photocatalyst

H Li, Z Su, S Hu, Y Yan - Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2017 - Elsevier
Facing the worldwide deepening water-shortage and water-contamination crises,
developing visible-light photocatalysts for water purification is an urgent need. However, the …

Surface doping of Bi4Ti3O12 with S: Enhanced photocatalytic activity, mechanism and potential photodegradation application

T Cheng, H Gao, S Wang, Z Yi, G Liu, Z Pu… - Materials Research …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, we have doped S element in the surface of BTO crystals and improve their
photocatalytic activities in decomposing organic pollutants. The as-derived S doped-BTO …

Versatile Ag2O and ZnO nanomaterials fabricated via annealed Ag-PMOS and ZnO-PMOS: An efficient photocatalysis tool for azo dyes

K Shahzad, S Hussain, MA Nazir, M Jamshaid… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Numerous semiconductor based photocatalysts have been synthesized but most of them are
unable to perform under ordinary light conditions. Herein, we successfully prepared …

Ferroelectrics in photocatalysis

L Liu, H Huang - Chemistry–A European Journal, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The rapid development of industrialization and population has brought water, air‐pollution
and energy crises. Solar‐driven catalysis is expected to relieve these issues. However …

Hybrid 0D–2D Nanoheterostructures: In Situ Growth of Amorphous Silver Silicates Dots on gC3N4 Nanosheets for Full-Spectrum Photocatalysis

S Zhang, H Gao, X Liu, Y Huang, X Xu… - … applied materials & …, 2016 - ACS Publications
The smaller particle sizes, better dispersion, and more heterojunction interfaces can
enhance the photocatalytic performance of photocatalysts. Herein, ultradispersed …