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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Photocatalysis
Renewable Energy

Background:

Solar energy harvesting is crucial for clean energy. Near-infrared (NIR) light constitutes a significant portion of the solar spectrum.
Upconversion materials possess unique nonlinear optical properties, enabling the conversion of low-energy NIR light into higher-energy radiation.
Integrating upconversion materials with semiconductors offers a promising route for developing NIR light-driven photocatalytic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in NIR light-active photocatalytic systems.
To analyze photocatalytic mechanisms and enhancement effects in upconversion semiconductor photocatalysts.
To inspire research in full-spectrum (UV-visible-NIR) photocatalytic systems for solar energy conversion.

Main Methods:

Literature review of NIR light-active photocatalysts.
Categorization of photocatalysts: NaYF4-based, fluoride-based, oxide-based, and Ln3+ ion-doped semiconductors.
Analysis of photocatalytic mechanisms and performance enhancement strategies.

Main Results:

Summary of various NIR light-active photocatalytic systems for organic molecule degradation.
In-depth analysis of photocatalytic mechanisms and enhancement effects.
Identification of different upconversion semiconductor photocatalyst types.

Conclusions:

Upconversion semiconductor photocatalysts are promising for NIR light harvesting and organic pollutant degradation.
Understanding mechanisms and enhancement effects is key to optimizing photocatalytic performance.
Development of efficient full-spectrum photocatalytic systems is envisioned for broader solar energy applications.