The Role of Polarization in Photocatalysis
China University of Geosciences (Beijing) · Beijing Advanced Sciences and Innovation Center · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Semiconductor photocatalysis as a desirable technology shows great potential in environmental remediation and renewable energy generation, but its efficiency is severely restricted by the rapid recombination of charge carriers in the bulk phase and on the surface of photocatalysts. Polarization has emerged as one of the most effective strategies for addressing the above-mentioned issues, thus effectively promoting photocatalysis. This review summarizes the recent advances on improvements of photocatalytic activity by polarization-promoted bulk and surface charge separation. Highlighted is the recent progress in charge separation advanced by different types of polarization, such as macroscopic polarization,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 29.40
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 84
Authors
5- FCFang Chen
China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
- HHHongwei HuangCorresponding
China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
- LGLin Guo
Beijing Advanced Sciences and Innovation Center, Beihang University
- YZYihe Zhang
China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
- TMTianyi MaCorresponding
University of Newcastle Australia
Topics & keywords
- Photocatalysis
- Polarization (electrochemistry)
- Materials science
- Charge carrier
- Semiconductor
- Ferroelectricity
- Optoelectronics
- Nanotechnology
- Affordable and clean energy