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Plasmonic Photocatalysts for Sunlight‐Driven Reduction of CO 2 : Details, Developments, and Perspectives
Author(s) -
Vu NhuNang,
Kaliaguine Serge,
Do TrongOn
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.202000905
Subject(s) - plasmon , photocatalysis , materials science , surface plasmon resonance , semiconductor , plasmonic nanoparticles , nanotechnology , nanoparticle , visible spectrum , optoelectronics , chemistry , catalysis , biochemistry
Plasmonic photocatalysis is among the most efficient processes for the photoreduction of CO 2 into valuable fuels. The formation of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), energy transfer, and surface reaction are the significant steps in this process. LSPR plays an essential role in the performance of plasmonic photocatalysts as it promotes an excellent, light absorption over a broad wavelength range while simultaneously facilitating an efficient energy transfer to semiconductors. The LSPR transfers energy to a semiconductor through various mechanisms, which have both advantages and disadvantages. This work points out four critical features for plasmonic photocatalyst design, that is, plasmonic materials, size, shape of plasmonic nanoparticles (PNPs), and the contact between PNPs and semiconductor. Various developed plasmonic photocatalysts, as well as their photocatalytic performance in CO 2 photoreduction, are reviewed and discussed. Finally, perspectives of advanced architectures and structural engineering for plasmonic photocatalyst design are put forward with high expectations to achieve an efficient CO 2 photoreduction shortly.