Principles, applications and future prospects in photodegradation systems
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Abstract Photocatalytic materials have emerged as pivotal in addressing global challenges such as environmental pollution, energy scarcity, and industrial sustainability. This review delves into the principles, mechanisms, and applications of photocatalytic systems, emphasizing their roles in photodegradation and renewable energy production. United Nations (UN) specified a guideline for sustainable development strategies. UN determined 17 goals of sustainable development and the services of photocatalytic materials underwent 4 of these goals to reflect the distinguishable interest and importance of different photocatalytic materials in many fields for various purposes. Advances in material design, nanotechnology, and system integration have significantly advanced this field, aligning it with sustainable development goals. Key materials like TiO 2 , ZnO, g-C 3 N 4 , and quantum dots are highlighted for their unique properties and enhanced photocatalytic activity through modifications such as doping, heterostructure formation, and biopolymer-supported photocatalysts. Practical applications in wastewater treatment, hydrogen production, air purification, and carbon dioxide reduction are comprehensively analyzed, with case studies demonstrating the successful photodegradation of industrial pollutants. The review also explores the integration of photocatalysis with renewable energy sources, addressing challenges like charge carrier recombination and photocatalyst stability. Interdisciplinary approaches, including computational modeling and machine learning, are discussed for designing next-generation photocatalysts, aligning innovations with global sustainability initiatives.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Ga2O3 and related materials
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Photochemistry and Nanomaterials Lab, Inorganic Chemistry Department, Advanced Materials Technology and Mineral Resources Institute, National Research Centre , P.O. Box 12622 , Cairo , Egypt
Department of Physics, College of Science, Qassim University , Buraydah , 51452 , Saudi Arabia
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University , Abha , 61413 , Saudi Arabia
Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University , 11884 , Cairo , Egypt
Nano-Photochemistry, Solar Chemistry, Computational Chemistry Labs, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia , 11566 , Cairo , Egypt
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