Defect engineering: the role of cationic vacancies in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis
Wenming Ding, Shengbo Yuan, Yang Yang, Xiaoman Li, Min Luo
Abstract
Defect engineering is an effective strategy to control the performance of photocatalyst and electrocatalyst. This review highlights the key role of cationic vacancy from the aspects of synthesis methods, testing techniques and applications.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrocatalystCationic polymerizationPhotocatalysisVacancy defectMaterials scienceNanotechnologyCatalysisChemistryElectrochemistryPhysical chemistryCrystallographyPolymer chemistryElectrodeBiochemistryElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesElectrochemical Analysis and Applications