“…Heterogeneous photocatalysis is regarded as one of the most attractive and promising alternatives in selective activation of C–H bonds because it was commonly conducted at room temperature and using green solar energy as driven source. − However, it is still a big challenge to develop efficient photocatalysts that are high in activity, selectivity as well as stability under visible-light irradiation. So far, photocatalysts such as TiO 2 , In 2 S 3 , CdS, g-C 3 N 4 , Bi 2 WO 6 , Bi 2 MoO 6 , and materials based on them − were applied for selective oxidation of aromatic alkanes and/or alkanes in the presence of O 2 as a green oxidant. However, the application of these photocatalysts is severely restricted owing to the need of ultraviolet light, as well as the serious recombination of hole–electron pairs and low stability of catalysts.…”