Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23461-23479, https://doi.org/10.1039/d0nr05782g Harnessing photo/electro-catalytic activity via nano-junctions in ternary nanocomposites for clean energy |
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Author: | Rani, Ekta1; Talebi, Parisa1; Cao, Wei1; |
Organizations: |
1Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, University of Oulu, Finland 2School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, Henan, China |
Format: | article |
Version: | published version |
Access: | open |
Online Access: | PDF Full Text (PDF, 5.5 MB) |
Persistent link: | http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi-fe202101222347 |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Royal Society of Chemistry,
2020
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Publish Date: | 2021-01-22 |
Description: |
AbstractThough solar energy availability is predicted for centuries, the diurnal and asymmetrical nature of the sun across the globe presents significant challenges in terms of harvesting sunlight. Photo/electro-catalysis, currently believed to be the bottleneck, promises a potential solution to these challenges along with a green and sustainable environment. This review aims to provide the current highlights on the application of inorganic-semiconductor-based ternary nanocomposites for H₂ production and pollutant removal. Various engineering strategies employing integration of 2D materials, 1D nanorods, and/or 0D nanoparticles with inorganic semiconductors to create multiple nano-junctions have been developed for the excellent photocatalytic activity. Following a succinct description of the latest progress in photocatalysts, a discussion on the importance of ternary electrocatalysts in the field of next-generation supercapacitors has been included. Finally, the authors’ perspectives are considered briefly, including future developments and critical technical challenges in the ever-growing field of photo/electro-catalysis. see all
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Series: |
Nanoscale |
ISSN: | 2040-3364 |
ISSN-E: | 2040-3372 |
ISSN-L: | 2040-3364 |
Volume: | 12 |
Issue: | 46 |
Pages: | 23461 - 23479 |
DOI: | 10.1039/d0nr05782g |
OADOI: | https://oadoi.org/10.1039/d0nr05782g |
Type of Publication: |
A1 Journal article – refereed |
Field of Science: |
114 Physical sciences |
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Funding: |
We acknowledge the European Regional Development Funding and the Oulu Council. The academy of Finland grants #311934 is acknowledged. |
Copyright information: |
This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2020. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. |
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ |