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Synthesis and Activity of Plasmonic Photocatalysts
Author(s) -
Lou Zaizhu,
Wang Zeyan,
Huang Baibiao,
Dai Ying
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
chemcatchem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.497
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1867-3899
pISSN - 1867-3880
DOI - 10.1002/cctc.201402261
Subject(s) - photocatalysis , plasmon , nanotechnology , materials science , energy transfer , catalysis , chemistry , optoelectronics , organic chemistry , chemical physics
Plasmonic photocatalysts, which have intensive light absorption and high charge‐separation efficiencies, are regarded as promising candidates to solve energy and environmental issues in the future. In this Review, we summarize recent developments in the synthesis, activity, and mechanism of plasmonic photocatalysts, with the aim of stimulating improvements in photocatalytic activities and promoting the development of photocatalysis. The materials systems, energy‐transfer mechanisms, and factors that influence the photocatalytic activities of plasmonic photocatalysts are discussed. Some perspectives for the future development of the design of highly efficient plasmonic photocatalysts are proposed.