A pragmatic perspective article: synergistic photocatalytic–photothermal effect with its practical applications and future prospects
Mengna Ding, Xiaolin Xu, Kaiquan Liu, Shiwen Yu, Fujian Lv, Yingchun Miao, Yuning Huo, Hexing Li
Abstract
The synergistic photocatalytic–photothermal effect realizes more effective utilization of solar energy, which can be used in the fields of hydrogen generation, carbon dioxide reduction, sterilization and membrane separation.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyPhotocatalysisNanotechnologyPhotothermal effectSterilization (economics)Solar energyMaterials scienceProcess engineeringChemistryCatalysisEngineeringBusinessElectrical engineeringForeign exchange marketFinanceExchange rateBiochemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells