TY - JOUR
T1 - Unveiling the photocatalytic marvels : recent advances in solar heterojunctions for environmental remediation and energy harvesting
AU - Askari, N.
AU - Jamalzadeh, M.
AU - Askari, A.
AU - Liu, N.
AU - Samali, Bijan
AU - Sillanpaa, M.
AU - Sheppard, Leigh
AU - Li, H.
AU - Dewil, R.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - In the quest for effective solutions to address Environ. Pollut. and meet the escalating energy demands, heterojunction photocatalysts have emerged as a captivating and versatile technology. These photocatalysts have garnered significant interest due to their wide-ranging applications, including wastewater treatment, air purification, CO2 capture, and hydrogen generation via water splitting. This technique harnesses the power of semiconductors, which are activated under light illumination, providing the necessary energy for catalytic reactions. With visible light constituting a substantial portion (46%) of the solar spectrum, the development of visible-light-driven semiconductors has become imperative. Heterojunction photocatalysts offer a promising strategy to overcome the limitations associated with activating semiconductors under visible light. In this comprehensive review, we present the recent advancements in the field of photocatalytic degradation of contaminants across diverse media, as well as the remarkable progress made in renewable energy production. Moreover, we delve into the crucial role played by various operating parameters in influencing the photocatalytic performance of heterojunction systems. Finally, we address emerging challenges and propose novel perspectives to provide valuable insights for future advancements in this dynamic research domain. By unraveling the potential of heterojunction photocatalysts, this review contributes to the broader understanding of their applications and paves the way for exciting avenues of exploration and innovation.
AB - In the quest for effective solutions to address Environ. Pollut. and meet the escalating energy demands, heterojunction photocatalysts have emerged as a captivating and versatile technology. These photocatalysts have garnered significant interest due to their wide-ranging applications, including wastewater treatment, air purification, CO2 capture, and hydrogen generation via water splitting. This technique harnesses the power of semiconductors, which are activated under light illumination, providing the necessary energy for catalytic reactions. With visible light constituting a substantial portion (46%) of the solar spectrum, the development of visible-light-driven semiconductors has become imperative. Heterojunction photocatalysts offer a promising strategy to overcome the limitations associated with activating semiconductors under visible light. In this comprehensive review, we present the recent advancements in the field of photocatalytic degradation of contaminants across diverse media, as well as the remarkable progress made in renewable energy production. Moreover, we delve into the crucial role played by various operating parameters in influencing the photocatalytic performance of heterojunction systems. Finally, we address emerging challenges and propose novel perspectives to provide valuable insights for future advancements in this dynamic research domain. By unraveling the potential of heterojunction photocatalysts, this review contributes to the broader understanding of their applications and paves the way for exciting avenues of exploration and innovation.
KW - Energy conversion
KW - Environmental depollution
KW - Heterojunction photocatalysts
KW - Solar photocatalysis
KW - Visible-light-driven semiconductors
UR - https://hdl.handle.net/1959.7/uws:75985
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85183963164&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.jes.2024.01.006
DO - 10.1016/j.jes.2024.01.006
M3 - Article
SN - 0253-2468
VL - 148
SP - 283
EP - 297
JO - Journal of Environmental Sciences
JF - Journal of Environmental Sciences
ER -