Issue 46, 2020

Harnessing photo/electro-catalytic activity via nano-junctions in ternary nanocomposites for clean energy

Abstract

Though 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.

Graphical abstract: Harnessing photo/electro-catalytic activity via nano-junctions in ternary nanocomposites for clean energy

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
05 avq 2020
Accepted
18 okt 2020
First published
20 okt 2020
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Nanoscale, 2020,12, 23461-23479

Harnessing photo/electro-catalytic activity via nano-junctions in ternary nanocomposites for clean energy

E. Rani, P. Talebi, W. Cao, M. Huttula and H. Singh, Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 23461 DOI: 10.1039/D0NR05782G

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