Biomass‐Derived Carbon Photocatalysts for Organic Pollutant Degradation: Strategies and Perspectives

ABSTRACT The accumulation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in aquatic systems poses severe environmental and health risks, underscoring the need for sustainable, efficient remediation technologies. Biomass‐derived carbon materials have emerged as cost‐effective photocatalysts owing to their high surface area, tunable electronic structure, and excellent charge transport properties. This review summarizes recent progress in their synthesis, structural design, and surface modification for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. Emphasis is placed on key mechanisms such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, band gap tuning, and interfacial charge separation, as well as performance‐enhancing…

• NR
  National Research Foundation
• NR
  National Research Foundation of Korea

  Award: 2023R1A2C1004109
• MO
  Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea

  Award: 2023R1A2C1004109
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  Commercializations Promotion Agency for R and D Outcomes