Download or read book Exploring Visible light responsive Photocatalysts for Water Splitting Based on Novel Band gap Engineering Strategies written by Jikai Liu and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing demand for renewable energy is driving innovations in both science and technology. Hydrogen has been broadly identified as a potential clean energy carrier due to its high energy capacity (enthalpy of combustion is as high as 286 kJ/mol) and environmental friendliness (the only product after burning is water). Meanwhile, solar energy is renewable, abundant and easily available. Solar-driven H2 production from water has therefore attracted global attention in the past decades since the first report of photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting based on an n-type TiO2 photoanode. Many semiconductor-based materials have been synthesized and studied for their photocatalytic or PEC performance. Among them, visible-light-active photocatalytsts are more promising since the energy of the visible-light region takes up a large proportion of the whole solar spectrum. Herein, we found two novel groups of compounds, e.g. copper borates and boron carbides. We investigated the origins and performances of their photocatalytic water splitting under visible light irradiation. It is found that the visible light activities of the two groups are resulted from different band-gap engineering mechanisms. For the two copper borates compounds, e.g. CuB2O4 and Cu3B2O6, we found that the visible light activity is from the intrinsic midgap states in the two compounds. Both midgap states serve as an electron acceptor level, but they function very differently in the two copper borates. For CuB2O4, the midgap states facilitate the visible light absorption for photocatalytic water splitting, while for Cu3B2O6, the midgap states trap electrons and reduce the photocatalytic activity. For the two boron carbides, e.g. B4.3C and B13C2, they exhibit efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution and PEC H2 evolution as a stable photocathode under visible light irradiation. Interestingly, it is found that the inherent defects and structural distortions in B4.3C cause a continuum downshift of its conduction band (CB) edge that facilitates visible-light absorption and water splitting based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations. In B13C2, however, the more complicated structural defects and distortions result in a large number of midgap states between the CB and the valence band (VB), which reduce its overall photocatalytic and PEC water splitting efficiency by promoting charge recombination.

Download or read book UV Visible Photocatalysis for Clean Energy Production and Pollution Remediation written by Xinchen Wang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UV-Visible Photocatalysis for Clean Energy Production and Pollution Remediation Comprehensive resource detailing fundamentals of photocatalysis, clean energy production, and pollution treatment, as well as recent developments in each field UV-Visible Photocatalysis for Clean Energy Production and Pollution Remediation: Materials, Reaction Mechanisms, and Applications provides current developments in photocatalytic reactions for both inorganic and organic-based materials which operate under UV-visible light or sunlight irradiation, with a focus on the fundamentals and applications in clean energy production and pollution remediation. The text curates interesting and important research surrounding photocatalysis for hydrogen production, including the fundamentals and photocatalytic remediation of our better environments, which covers the reduction of CO2 and fixation of N2 with H2O under UV-visible light or sunlight irradiation. The first chapter of the book introduces these diverse subjects by including a brief history of the developments of photocatalysis research since around the 1960s. Specific sample topics covered in this book include: Visible-light active photocatalysts in pollutant degradation and conversion with simultaneous hydrogen production Application of S-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst and the role of the defects on the photocatalytic reactions on ZnO Strategies for promoting overall water splitting with particulate photocatalysts via single-step visible-light photoexcitation Polymeric carbon nitride-based materials in aqueous suspensions for water photo-splitting and photo-reforming of biomass aqueous solutions to generate H2 Visible light-responsive TiO2 thin film photocatalysts for the separate evolution of H2 and O2 from water For chemists, scientists, physicists, and engineers across a wide range of disciplines, UV-Visible Photocatalysis for Clean Energy Production and Pollution Remediation is an essential resource for understanding current developments in photocatalytic reactions on both inorganic and organic-based materials which operate under UV-visible light or sunlight irradiation.

Download or read book Investigation into High Efficiency Visible Light Photocatalysts for Water Reduction and Oxidation written by David James Martin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis describes novel strategies for the rational design of several cutting-edge high-efficiency photocatalysts, for applications such as water photooxidation, reduction, and overall splitting using a Z-Scheme system. As such, it focuses on efficient strategies for reducing energy loss by controlling charge transfer and separation, including novel faceted forms of silver phosphate for water photooxidation at record high rates, surface-basic highly polymerised graphitic carbon nitride for extremely efficient hydrogen production, and the first example of overall water splitting using a graphitic carbon nitride-based Z-Scheme system. Photocatalytic water splitting using solar irradiation can potentially offer a zero-carbon renewable energy source, yielding hydrogen and oxygen as clean products. These two ‘solar’ products can be used directly in fuel cells or combustion to provide clean electricity or other energy. Alternatively they can be utilised as separate entities for feedstock-based reactions, and are considered to be the two cornerstones of hydrogenation and oxidation reactions, including the production of methanol as a safe/portable fuel, or conventional catalytic reactions such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and ethylene oxide production. The main driving force behind the investigation is the fact that no photocatalyst system has yet reported combined high efficiency, high stability, and cost effectiveness; though cheap and stable, most suffer from low efficiency.

Download or read book Semiconductor Solar Photocatalysts written by Jiaguo Yu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-03-14 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a timely overview of basic principles and significant advances of semiconductor-based photocatalysts for solar energy conversion Semiconductor Solar Photocatalysts: Fundamentals and Applications presents a systematic, in-depth summary of both fundamental and cutting-edge research in novel photocatalytic systems. Focusing on photocatalysts with vast potential for efficient utilization of solar energy, this up-to-date volume covers heterojunction systems, graphene-based photocatalysts, organic semiconductor photocatalysts, metal sulfide semiconductor photocatalysts, and graphitic carbon nitride-based photocatalysts. Organized into six chapters, the text opens with a detailed introduction to the history, design principles, modification strategies, and performance evaluation methods of solar energy photocatalysis. The remaining chapters provide detailed discussion of various novel photocatalytic systems such as direct Z-scheme and S-scheme photocatalysts, organic polymers, and covalent organic frameworks. This authoritative resource: Explains the essential concepts of solar energy photocatalysis and heterojunction systems for photocatalysis Reviews interesting structures and new applications of semiconductor photocatalysts Features contributions from an international panel of leading researchers in the field Includes extensive references and numerous tables, figures, and color illustrations Semiconductor Solar Photocatalysts: Fundamentals and Applications is valuable resource for all catalytic chemists, materials scientists, inorganic and physical chemists, chemical engineers, and physicists working in the semiconductor industry.

Download or read book Bandgap Engineering of 1 Dimensional Nitride and Oxynitride Materials for Solar Water Splitting written by Christopher Hahn and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global dependence on fossil fuels as energy sources and the alarming increase of greenhouse gas emissions has necessitated the development of clean renewable energy sources for the future. Solar energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources because of the large flux of photons from the sun. While solar energy can be collected through the use of solar cells, such photovoltaic devices are limited by the intermittency of sunlight. Therefore, new methods are necessary to store solar energy for energy usage on demand. Solar water splitting is one such method, which is attractive because it can produce hydrogen as a fuel source in a carbon free process. However, no known materials exist which can satisfy all of the requirements for efficient spontaneous solar water splitting. Here, we explore vapor phase chemical vapor deposition methods to bandgap engineer InxGa1-xN nanowires and (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) nanotubes for solar water splitting. Significant synthetic challenges remain for the epitaxial growth of high-quality InGaN across the entire compositional range. One strategy to address these challenges has been to use the nanowire geometry because of its strain relieving properties. Here, we demonstrate the heteroepitaxial growth of InxGa1-xN nanowire arrays (0.06 ≤ x ≤ 0.43) on c-plane sapphire (Al2O3(001)) using a halide chemical vapor deposition (HCVD) technique. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization confirmed the long range order and epitaxy of vertically oriented nanowires. Structural characterization by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed that single crystalline nanowires were grown in the direction. Optical properties of InGaN nanowire arrays were investigated by absorption and photoluminescence (PL) measurements. These measurements show the tunable direct band gap properties of InGaN nanowires into the yellow-orange region of the visible spectrum. To demonstrate the utility of our HCVD method for implementation into devices, LEDs and photoanodes were fabricated from InxGa1-xN nanowires epitaxially grown on GaN(001). Although initial LED and photoanode testing were successful, devices were limited by the poor internal quantum efficiency (QE) of InGaN nanowires. Current-voltage measurements of photoanodes showed that the H2O oxidation activity of InGaN nanowires is limited by recombination. An annealing procedure in ammonia ambient is investigated to improve the QE of InxGa1-xN nanowires (0.07 ≤ x ≤ 0.42) grown on c-Al2O3. Morphological studies using scanning electron microscopy confirm that the nanowire morphology is retained after annealing in ammonia at temperatures up to 800 °C. However, significant indium etching and composition inhomogeneities are observed for higher indium composition nanowires (x = 0.28, 0.42), as measured by energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and Z-contrast scanning transmission electron microscopy. Structural analysis, using x-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, indicate that this is a result of the greater thermal instability of higher indium composition nanowires. The effect of these structural changes on the optical quality of InGaN nanowires is examined using steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence measurements. Annealing in ammonia enhances the integrated photoluminescence intensity of InxGa1-xN nanowires by up to a factor of 4.11±0.03 (x = 0.42) by increasing the rate of radiative recombination. Fitting of photoluminescence decay curves to a Kohlrausch stretched exponential indicates that this increase is directly related to a larger distribution of recombination rates from composition inhomogeneities caused by annealing. The results demonstrate the role of thermal instability on the improved QE of InGaN nanowires annealed in ammonia. Increases in the rates of recombination indicate that such a treatment will be more useful for carrier recombination devices such as LEDs, rather than carrier extraction devices such as photoanodes. For photoanodes, further work will be necessary to improve the QE of InGaN nanowires by decreasing the rate of nonradiative recombination. Recently, (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) has gained widespread attention as a comparatively high efficiency photocatalyst for visible-light-driven overall water splitting. Despite significant gains in efficiency over the past several years, a majority of the photogenerated carriers recombine within bulk powders. To improve the photocatalytic activity, we used an epitaxial casting method to synthesize single-crystalline, high surface area (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) nanotubes with ZnO compositions up to x = 0.10. Individual nanotubes showed improved homogeneity over powder samples due to a well-defined epitaxial interface for ZnO diffusion into GaN. Absorption measurements showed that the ZnO incorporation shifts the absorption into the visible region with a tail out to 500 nm. Gas chromatography (GC) was used to compare the solar water splitting activity of (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) nanotubes (x = 0.05-0.10) with similar composition powders. Co-catalyst decorated samples were dispersed in aqueous solutions of CH3OH and AgO2CCH3 to monitor the H+ reduction and H2O oxidation half reactions, respectively. The nanotubes were found to have approximately 1.5-2 times higher photocatalytic activity than similar composition powders for the rate limiting H+ reduction half reaction. These results demonstrate that improvements in homogeneity and surface area using the nanotube geometry can enhance the photocatalytic activity of GaN:ZnO for solar water splitting. Vapor phase growth methods were successfully developed to bandgap engineer 1-D InxGa1-xN and (Ga1-xZnx)(N1-xOx) alloys. For both alloys, results indicate that 1-D nanostructured geometries provide benefits for the formation of a more homogeneous alloy. Photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic studies demonstrate that bandgap engineering is a viable strategy towards discovering new material compositions for solar water splitting.

Download or read book Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion written by Srabanti Ghosh and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion provides a comprehensive description of novel z-scheme hybrid materials based on metal oxide or chalcogenides-based semiconductor, or carbon-based nanomaterials (conducting polymers, graphene, and other carbon materials). The book explores energy conversion applications, such as hydrogen generation, water splitting, CO2 reduction or degradation of organic pollutants, and their associated new material and technology development. The book addresses a variety of topics, such as photochemical processes, materials and fabrication, degradation mechanisms, as well as challenges and strategies. The book includes in-depth discussions ranging from comprehensive understanding, to engineering of materials and applied devices. The concept of visible light active catalysis emerged in recent decades and continues to attract the scientific community. Driven primarily by an opportunity to develop novel multifunctional materials on one hand, and sustainable technologies on the other, several successful approaches have been explored. However, preparation, characterization, and application of visible light active Z-scheme heterojunction-based catalytic nanostructures are still at the foreground of research activity. Provides an overview on recently developed Z-scheme photocatalysts to stress their performance as catalysts Covers most of the important topics in photocatalysis Explores the most recent advances in synthesis to enable deeper understanding of the principles underlying electronic behavior of catalytic nanostructures, mechanistic details, and the evaluation of their effectiveness, as well as perspectives in solar light harvesting Serves as a valuable resource for better understanding of the current state of photocatalysis research and its possible applications in energy domain

Download or read book Green Photocatalytic Semiconductors written by Seema Garg and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises a detailed overview on the role of photocatalysts for environmental remediation, hydrogen production and carbon dioxide reduction. Effective ways to enhance the photocatalytic activity of the material via doping, hybrid material, laser light and nanocomposites have been discussed in this book. The book also further elaborates the role of metal nanoparticles, rare earth doping, sensitizers, surface oxygen vacancy, interface engineering and band gap engineering for enhancing the photocatalytic activity. An approach to recover the photocatalytic material via immobilization is also presented. This book brings to light much of the recent research in the development of such semiconductor photocatalytic systems. The book will thus be of relevance to researchers in the field of: material science, environmental science & technology, photocatalytic applications, newer methods of energy generation & conversion and industrial applications.

Download or read book Perovskite Materials written by Likun Pan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book summarizes the current state of the know-how in the field of perovskite materials: synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications. Most chapters include a review on the actual knowledge and cutting-edge research results. Thus, this book is an essential source of reference for scientists with research fields in energy, physics, chemistry and materials. It is also a suitable reading material for graduate students.

Download or read book Visible Light Photocatalysis of Carbon Based Materials written by Yunjin Yao and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-18 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carbon-based photocatalysis has been considered as an economic, safe, renewable, and clean technology, for various applications. However, the pristine carbon material is usually restricted by unsatisfactory photocatalytic efficiency and practical applications due to the insufficient solar light absorption, the low-surface area, and the fast recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Various modification strategies, such as elemental and molecular doping, preparation of mesoporous carbon materials, and combination of conductive materials, are adopted to enhance the photocatalytic activity of carbon materials. In this book, we intend to describe the great potential of efficient and low-cost carbon-based materials in various realms, such as photodegradation of organic compounds, water splitting, and selective organic transformations.

Download or read book Photocatalysts and Electrocatalysts in Water Remediation written by Prasenjit Bhunia and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-12-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photocatalysts and Electrocatalysts in Water Remediation Comprehensive resource describing the fundamentals, synthesis, and commercial applications of photocatalysts and electrocatalysts in water decontamination Photocatalysts and Electrocatalysts in Water Remediation introduces the fundamentals of both photo- and electro-catalysts and highlights the potentials of photo- and electro-catalysis towards water decontamination, covering strategies to improve photo- and electro-catalytic efficacies, functions of photo- and electro-catalysts and involved chemical reactions, and challenges and recent developments in the field, with additional discussion of both lab-scale and commercial-scale materials and processes. As a forward-thinking resource, the text also discusses the scope of further research on photo-, electro- and electrophoto-catalysts. Edited by three highly qualified professionals, with significant experience in the field, the text is further enriched with critically analyzed and expertly opined contributions from several well-known researchers around the world. In Photocatalysts and Electrocatalysts in Water Remediation, readers can expect to find information on: Fundamentals and functional mechanisms of photocatalysis in water treatment, and different synthetic routes and band gap engineering of photocatalysts Photocatalytic decontamination of organic pollutants from water and photocatalytic removal of heavy metal ions from water Smart photocatalysts in water remediation Fundamentals and functional mechanisms of electrocatalysis in water treatment Electrocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants and removal of heavy metal ions from water Different synthetic routes of electrocatalysts and fabrication of electrodes and combined electro-photocatalytic techniques in water remediation Photocatalysts and Electrocatalysts in Water Remediation serves as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative resources that has ever been published in this field and is a thoroughly complete source of information on the subject for researchers across a myriad of disciplines along with water industry professionals.

Download or read book Photochemical Water Splitting written by Neelu Chouhan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cleavage of water to its constituents (i.e., hydrogen and oxygen) for production of hydrogen energy at an industrial scale is one of the "holy grails" of materials science. That can be done by utilizing the renewable energy resource i.e. sunlight and photocatalytic material. The sunlight and water are abundant and free of cost available at this planet. But the development of a stable, efficient and cost-effective photocatalytic material to split water is still a great challenge. To develop the effective materials for photocatalytic water splitting, various type of materials with different sizes and structures from nano to giant have been explored that includes metal oxides, metal chalcogenides, carbides, nitrides, phosphides, and so on. Fundamental concepts and state of art materials for the water splitting are also discussed to understand the phenomenon/mechanism behind the photoelectrochemical water splitting. This book gives a comprehensive overview and description of the manufacturing of photocatalytic materials and devices for water splitting by controlling the chemical composition, particle size, morphology, orientation and aspect ratios of the materials. The real technological breakthroughs in the development of the photoactive materials with considerable efficiency, are well conversed to bring out the practical aspects of the technique and its commercialization.

Download or read book Nanostructured Photocatalysts written by Rabah Boukherroub and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-06-06 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanostructured Photocatalysts: From Materials to Applications in Solar Fuels and Environmental Remediation addresses the different properties of nanomaterials-based heterogeneous photocatalysis. Heterogeneous nanostructured photocatalysis represents an interesting and viable technique to address issues of climate change and global energy supply. Sustainable hydrogen (H2) fuel production from water via semiconductor photocatalysis, driven by solar energy, is regarded as a viable and sustainable solution to address increasing energy and environmental issues. Similarly, photocatalytic reduction of CO2 with water for the production of hydrocarbons could also be a viable solution. Sections cover band gap tuning, high surface area, the short diffusion path of carriers, and more. Introduces the utilization of nanostructured materials in heterogeneous photocatalysis for hydrogen fuel production via water splitting Explains preparation techniques for different nanomaterials and hybrid nanocomposites, enabling improved sunlight absorption efficiency and enhanced charge separation Assesses the challenges that need to be addressed before this technology can be practically implemented, particularly of identifying cost-effective nanophotocatalysts

Download or read book Introduction to Photocatalysis written by Tahir Iqbal Awan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the intriguing world of photocatalysis with Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications. This book explores the complexities of photocatalytic processes, investigating the contributing elements, nano-photocatalyst manufacturing methodologies, and their wide applications in the energy and environmental sectors. Additionally, sophisticated modification approaches that may be used to improve the efficiency of visible light-driven processes (such as doping and plasmonics photocatalysis) are discussed. Key features include novel methodologies of photocatalysts, providing an insight on fundamentals and methodology; and examples of efficient applications of photocatalysis such as wastewater treatment, hydrogen production and CO2 reduction. Later chapters discuss the commercial aspects of photocatalysis to help guide future entrepreneurs. The book is useful for advanced undergraduates, and graduate students in a range of subjects such as physics, biotechnology, and biochemistry. This book will also prove invaluable for researchers and scientists in photocatalysis, and chemical engineers and chemists in industry R&D working on wastewater treatment and renewable sources of energy. It stands out as a modernized version of current literature that bridges the gap between scholars and students.

Download or read book Photocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications written by Panneerselvam Sathishkumar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Photocatalytic Systems by Design written by Mohan Sakar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photocatalytic Systems by Design: Materials, Mechanisms and Applications explores various aspects of photocatalysis, including the photocatalytic phenomenon and process, applications, and the design of photocatalysts via band gap engineering. The book also covers band edge position engineering for multiple photocatalytic applications, such as pollutant degradations, hydrogen production, CO2 reduction into hydrocarbon fuels, antimicrobial disinfections, organic synthesis, N2 fixation, and more. This book is designed to enable beginners to learn the concepts and applications of photocatalysis. Unlike conventional books on photocatalysis, the book provides a 360° perspective into the field of photocatalysis and serves as an informative handbook for all audiences. Addresses all concepts and applications of photocatalysis Covers the fundamentals, including mechanisms of photocatalytic materials Describes the various material systems and engineering of photocatalysts Offers insight into the schemes for photocatalysis of various materials Discusses the application-specific design of photocatalysts

Download or read book Typical Non TiO2 Based Visible Light Photocatalysts written by Pengyu Dong and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photocatalysis has received much attention as a potential solution to the worldwide energy shortage and for counteracting environmental degradation. However, the traditional photocatalyst, TiO2, cannot make use of visible light that accounts for 45% of solar spectrum because of a large bandgap (3.2 eV). Therefore, it is urgent to develop visible-light-driven photocatalysts. On the one hand, some modification technologies were explored to extend the light absorption of TiO2 to visible-light region, such as doping of metal and non-metal elements, dye sensitization, and so on. On the other hand, much effort has been directed toward the development of new visible-light photocatalysts. The good news is, some novel and efficient non-TiO2-based photocatalysts have been discovered, such as WO3, Ag3PO4, BiVO4, g-C3N4. In this chapter, these four typical visible light-driven semiconductor photocatalysts were highlighted. WO3 is a visible light-responsive photocatalyst that absorbs light up to circa 480 nm. Besides that, WO3 has some advantages, such as low cost, harmlessness, and stability in acidic and oxidative conditions. Preparation of WO3 films with the deposition of noble metal is considered to be a promising approach for the photocatalytic applications. In addition, the characteristic morphology and improved photocatalytic performance of Ag3PO4-based and BiVO4-based have been raised up. New methods for fabrication Ag3PO4 with exposed high-energy facets and novel heterogeneous Ag3PO4 co-catalysts have been developed. Monoclinic BiVO4 is a promising photo-anode material for photocatalytic water splitting to produce hydrogen. Co-catalysts loaded on BiVO4 could improve the surface charge transfer efficiency. Furthermore, g-C3N4 is a promising visible-light photocatalyst due to its unique electronic structure. To date, g-C3N4-based photocatalysis has become a very hot research topic. The synthesis, bandgap engineering, and semiconductor composites of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts are highlighted.

Download or read book Visible Light Active Photocatalysis written by Srabanti Ghosh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and timely overview of this important and hot topic, with special emphasis placed on environmental applications and the potential for solar light harvesting. Following introductory chapters on environmental photocatalysis, water splitting, and applications in synthetic chemistry, further chapters focus on the synthesis and design of photocatalysts, solar energy conversion, and such environmental aspects as the removal of water pollutants, photocatalytic conversion of CO2. Besides metal oxide-based photocatalysts, the authors cover other relevant material classes including carbon-based nanomaterials and novel hybrid materials. Chapters on mechanistic aspects, computational modeling of photocatalysis and Challenges and perspectives of solar reactor design for industrial applications complete this unique survey of the subject. With its in-depth discussions ranging from a comprehensive understanding to the engineering of materials and applied devices, this is an invaluable resource for a range of disciplines.