Issue 38, 2023

Recent advances of semiconductor photocatalysis for water pollutant treatment: mechanisms, materials and applications

Abstract

Semiconductor photocatalysis has become an increasing area of interest for use in water treatment methods. This review systematically presents the recent developments of emerging semiconductor photocatalysis system and their application in the removal of water pollutants. A brief overview of the semiconductor photocatalysis mechanism involved with the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is provided first. Then a detailed explanation of the development of TiO2-based, g-C3N4-based, and bismuth-based semiconductor materials and their applications in the degradation of water pollutants are highlighted with recent illustrative examples. Furthermore, the future prospects of semiconductor photocatalysis for water treatment are critically analyzed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances of semiconductor photocatalysis for water pollutant treatment: mechanisms, materials and applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
17 jul 2023
Accepted
05 set 2023
First published
07 set 2023

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2023,25, 25899-25924

Recent advances of semiconductor photocatalysis for water pollutant treatment: mechanisms, materials and applications

H. Wu, L. Li, S. Wang, N. Zhu, Z. Li, L. Zhao and Y. Wang, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2023, 25, 25899 DOI: 10.1039/D3CP03391K

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