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Non-Noble Plasmonic Metal-Based Photocatalysts
Mahmoud Sayed1,2,3, Jiaguo Yu1,3,4, Gang Liu5
1Laboratory of Solar Fuel, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan 430074, P.R. China.
Chemical Reviews
|April 19, 2022
Summary
Non-noble plasmonic metals (NNPMs) offer a sustainable, cost-effective approach to solar-to-chemical energy conversion using photocatalysis. This review highlights recent advances in NNPMs for applications in pollutant removal, water splitting, and CO2 reduction.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Sustainable Energy
Background:
- Heterogeneous photocatalysis offers a sustainable route for solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
- Plasmonic-driven photocatalysts utilize surface plasmon resonance (SPR) for enhanced solar energy capture.
- Non-noble plasmonic metals (NNPMs) present an earth-abundant and cost-effective alternative to noble metals in photocatalysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review recent advancements in NNPM-based photocatalysts.
- To elucidate the fundamental principles of SPR and the role of NNPMs in photocatalytic processes.
- To discuss the applications of NNPMs in environmental remediation and energy conversion.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on NNPMs in photocatalysis.
- Analysis of synthesis, characterization, and properties of NNPMs-based materials.
- Discussion of photocatalytic applications including pollutant removal, water splitting, CO2 reduction, and organic transformations.
Main Results:
- NNPMs exhibit unique attributes and functionalities crucial for surface/interfacial photocatalytic processes.
- NNPM-based photocatalysts show significant potential in diverse applications like pollutant degradation and solar fuel production.
- Recent progress in synthesis and characterization has expanded the capabilities of NNPM photocatalysts.
Conclusions:
- NNPMs are a promising class of materials for plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis due to their cost-effectiveness and abundance.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock the full potential of NNPMs in sustainable energy and environmental applications.
- Advancing NNPM-based photocatalysis requires an interdisciplinary approach spanning materials science, chemistry, and physics.
