articleAdvanced MaterialsJan 21, 2026Closed access

Nanoconfined Photothermal Catalysis: Mechanisms, Engineering Strategies, and Solar Fuel Synthesis

HHHongbin HeYRYuqi RenRPRuoxuan PengHZHongyang ZhangYZYuan‐Hao Zhu

Southeast University · Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics · +2 more institutions

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ABSTRACT Nanoconfined photothermal catalysis enables tackling energy transition and carbon neutrality by constructing precise micro/nanoconfined spaces to boost photothermal efficiency and reaction selectivity. This review systematically examines the technology's core mechanisms, advanced material design strategies, and cutting‐edge applications in solar fuel synthesis. We first elucidate how unique spatiotemporal field effects within confined microenvironments significantly improve photothermal efficiency and product selectivity, centered on efficient photothermal conversion, precise control of mass transfer‐adsorption, optimized reaction pathways, and synergistic coupling of photo‐thermal‐mass multi‐field…

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  • Photothermal therapy
  • Solar fuel
  • Photothermal effect
  • Catalysis
  • Solar energy
  • Energy transformation
  • Solar energy conversion
  • Rational design
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