Ordered mesoporous nanocrystalline titania: A promising new class of photocatalyic materials

Carbon Dots-Decorated Bi2WO6 in an Inverse Opal Film as a Photoanode for Photoelectrochemical Solar Energy Conversion under Visible-Light Irradiation

“…However, Bi 2 WO 6 suffers from an unsatisfactory photo-response range and rapid recombination of the photogenerated carriers. The photocatalytic activity and surface reaction of semiconductor photocatalysts are highly dependent on the band structures, light photoresponse range and the specific surface area of the catalysts [32,33,34]. Sensitizing photocatalysts with dyes or good light absorbers is one of the strategies employed to enhance the utilization of solar energy [3,35,36,37,38,39,40].…”

Tailoring Multiple Porosities of Hierarchical ZSM‐5 Zeolites by Carbon Dots for High‐Performance Catalytic Transformation

“…The development of porous materials with high surface has aroused widespread interest in recent years. [ 1–6 ] As one of the most important branches, the ZSM‐5 zeolites have played a vital role in the chemical industry for a series of reactions, such as methanol‐to‐hydrocarbons process and the disproportionation to xylene, due to its ordered microporous structure (0.55 nm). [ 7–10 ] However, for many reactions involving bulky molecules, conventional ZSM‐5 zeolites often suffer from diffusion effects that eventually lead to rapid deactivation.…”

Chemical reactions on surfaces for applications in catalysis, gas sensing, adsorption-assisted desalination and Li-ion batteries: opportunities and challenges for surface science

“…132 On the other hand, the use of surface-science techniques could provide useful insights for a detailed comprehension of the photocatalytic processes. 133 Researchers focused their attention on the modification of 2D materials for improving the photocatalytic efficiency, including the design of the structure and morphology, 134,135 doping and vacancy engineering, 136 and integration with other semiconductors or metals. 137,138 Surface science can play a pivotal role in terms of the analysis of photoactive sites and to unveil reaction mechanisms and intermediates, as well as the optimal operational conditions to get the final conversion.…”