Photocatalytic activity enhancement of nanostructured metal-oxides photocatalyst: a review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2024
Abstract
Nanostructured metal oxide semiconductors have emerged as promising nanoscale photocatalysts due to their excellent photosensitivity, chemical stability, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility. Enhancing the photocatalytic activity of metal oxide is critical in improving their efficiency in radical ion production upon optical exposure for various applications. Therefore, this review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the photocatalytic activity of nanostructured metal oxides, including the photocatalytic mechanism, factors affecting the photocatalytic efficiency, and approaches taken to boost the photocatalytic performance through structure or material modifications. This paper also highlights an overview of the recent applications and discusses the recent advancement of ZnO-based nanocomposite as a promising photocatalytic material for environmental remediation, energy conversion, and biomedical applications.
Keywords
nanostructured metal oxide, nanophotocatalyst, zinc oxide, graphene, photocatalytic enhancement
Divisions
InstituteofBiologicalSciences
Funders
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia https://doi.org/10.13039/501100004515 (DIP-2023-003) ; (FRGS/1/2023/TK09/UKM/02/4),UKM Project Grant,Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (FRGS/1/2023/TK09/UKM/02/4),Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Publication Title
Nanotechnology
Volume
35
Issue
24
Publisher
Institute of Physics
Publisher Location
TEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND