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New Insights into the Mechanism of Visible Light Photocatalysis

Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: In recent years, the area of developing visible-light-active photocatalysts based on titanium dioxide has been enormously investigated due to its wide range of applications in energy and environment related fields. Various strategies have been designed to efficiently utilize the solar radiation and to enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic processes. Building on the fundamental strategies to improve the visible light activity of TiO2-based photocatalysts, this Perspective aims to give an insight into many contemporary developments in the field of visible-light-active photocatalysis. Various examples of advanced TiO2 composites have been discussed in relation to their visible light induced photoconversion efficiency, dynamics of electron-hole separation, and decomposition of organic and inorganic pollutants, which suggest the critical need for further development of these types of materials for energy conversion and environmental remediation purposes.
DOI: 10.1021/jz501030x
Authors: Swagata Banerjee, Suresh C. Pillai, Polycarpos Falaras, Kevin E. O’Shea, John A. Byrne, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
Institutions: Centre for Research in Engineering Surface Technology, Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Sligo, National Centre of Scientific Research "Demokritos", Florida International University, University of Ulster, University of Cincinnati
Language: English
Field: Energy
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,500
OpenAlex ID: W2054627728
FWCI: 20.68
Cites: 109
Cited by: 740
Related to: 10