Recent advances in sustainable nanomaterials for energy conversion and environmental remediation via photocatalysis

Authors

  • Muhammad Shoaib Khalid State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning Province, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • Gao Li State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning Province, China; Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, Liaoning Province, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • Tasmia Azam State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, Liaoning Province, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • Muhammad Asad School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, China
  • Zhen Zhao Institute of Catalysis for Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang 110034, Liaoning Province, China
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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18686/cest.v2i3.176

Keywords:

photocatalysts; perovskite oxides; single-atom catalysts; heterojunctions

Abstract

Photocatalysis is of particular interest because it can be utilized for reducing air pollution and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. This review examined the latest advances in layered photocatalytic nanomaterials and single-atom catalysts and discloses the synthesis, structural features, and ways to enhance their catalytic ability. In particular, we describe the peculiarities of catalysis mechanisms in CO2 conversion, pollutant and NOx removal, and nitrogen reduction. The current trends in this field and the potential areas for further research are also discussed in this review. It is important to emphasize that single-atom catalysts possess distinct advantages to substantially improve the efficiency of energy conversion processes. The materials related to the synthesizing and post-processing of layered semiconductor catalysts and single-atom catalysts can be useful for other researchers and stakeholders.

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2024-09-25

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Shoaib Khalid, M., Li, G., Azam, T., Asad, M., & Zhao, Z. (2024). Recent advances in sustainable nanomaterials for energy conversion and environmental remediation via photocatalysis. Clean Energy Science and Technology, 2(3), 176. https://doi.org/10.18686/cest.v2i3.176

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