Nanomaterials and Photocatalysis in Chemistry

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This book explores the fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and its potential applications in photocatalysis, particularly in environmental and energy harvesting contexts. It includes methods for preparing and characterizing unique nanostructured photocatalysts, detailing their catalytic actions. Comprising seven chapters, the book covers the principles of heterogeneous photocatalysis, mechanisms of surface photocatalysis, research on pure and composite nanostructured materials, and recent advancements in photocatalyst alternatives to WO3. Additionally, it discusses photocatalytic materials for innovative applications beyond traditional pollutant degradation, such as carbon dioxide reduction, water oxidation, selective organic transformations, and water splitting via photocatalytic reduction. This work targets a broad audience, including academic and industrial researchers, and serves as a resource for undergraduate and graduate students studying heterogeneous photocatalysis, sustainable chemistry, energy conversion and storage, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental protection, optoelectronics, sensors, and surface science. The table of contents includes topics like the historical background of photocatalysis, fundamental principles, factors affecting photocatalyst efficiency, an overview of nanomaterials for photocatalysis, recent novel nanomaterials, hybrid photocatalysts focusing on visible light activation