Intensification of Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Reactions Without Efficiency Losses: The Importance of Surface Catalysis
Jonathan Z. Bloh
Abstract
Abstract Advances in LED and photoreactor technology have brought semiconductor photocatalysis to the verge of feasibility of industrial application for the synthesis of value-added chemicals. However, the often observed efficiency losses under intensified illumination conditions still present a great challenge. This perspective discusses the origin of these efficiency losses and what needs to be done to prevent or counteract it and pave the way for efficient, intensified heterogeneous photocatalytic processes. The role of surface catalysis is particularly highlighted as one of the rate-limiting steps. Graphic Abstract
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisLimitingCatalysisChemistryHeterogeneous catalysisOrganometallic chemistryCatalytic efficiencyNanotechnologyBiochemical engineeringProcess engineeringOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceEngineeringMechanical engineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques