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Photocatalysts for solar energy conversion: Recent advances and environmental applications
光催化劑在太陽能轉換:最新進展與環境應用


S. Yaghoubi, S. M. Mousavi, A. Babapoor, M. Binazade, C.W. Lai R. H. Althomali, M. M. Rahman*, W.-H. Chiang*
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2024.114538
SEED Member: W.-H. Chiang

 

Major Contributions

1. Comprehensive Review of Photocatalysts and Their Applications
The study provides a detailed overview of recent advancements in photocatalysts, focusing on their applications in solar energy systems. It emphasizes environmental applications such as water and wastewater treatment, soil remediation, greenhouse gas removal, and air purification. This comprehensive review highlights the critical role of photocatalysts in addressing global energy and environmental challenges.

2. Advances in Synthesis Methods for Photocatalysts
The paper discusses various methods for synthesizing photocatalysts, including electrospinning, solid-phase methods, gas-phase methods, and liquid-phase methods. It evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of each method while identifying challenges in improving photocatalyst performance, such as poor quantum efficiency and limited visible light utilization.

3. Challenges and Future Research Directions
The study identifies key challenges in the development and application of photocatalysts for solar energy conversion. These include high costs, limited efficiency under visible light, and scalability issues. It also outlines research prospects to bridge existing gaps, aiming to guide future studies in enhancing photocatalytic performance for environmental applications.


主要貢獻

1. 光催化劑及其應用的綜合回顧
本研究全面回顧了光催化劑的最新進展,特別聚焦於其在太陽能系統中的應用,並強調了環境領域的應用,例如水與廢水處理、土壤修復、溫室氣體去除以及空氣淨化。這一綜述突出了光催化劑在解決全球能源與環境挑戰中的關鍵角色。

2. 光催化劑合成方法的進展
該論文探討了多種光催化劑的合成方法,包括靜電紡絲、固相法、氣相法和液相法。研究評估了每種方法的優勢與缺點,同時指出了提升光催化劑性能所面臨的挑戰,例如量子效率低和可見光利用率不足。

3. 挑戰與未來研究方向
研究指出了光催化劑在太陽能轉換中的發展與應用所面臨的主要挑戰,包括高成本、可見光效率有限以及規模化問題。此外,論文還概述了未來研究方向,旨在彌補現有研究中的不足,以提升光催化劑在環境應用中的性能。