TY - JOUR
T1 - Photothermal catalysis
T2 - From fundamentals to practical applications
AU - Zhang, Jinqiang
AU - Chen, Haijun
AU - Duan, Xiaoguang
AU - Sun, Hongqi
AU - Wang, Shaobin
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Author(s)
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - Photothermal catalysis is an innovative approach that integrates photochemical and thermocatalytic processes to enable an efficient use of full-spectrum sunlight in catalyzing various chemical reactions for energy conversion and environmental governance. This approach has demonstrated competitive performance and energy efficiency compared to conventional techniques, making it suitable for large-scale applications. In this review, we will comprehensively examine the fundamentals and classification of photothermal catalysis and discuss detailed design principles of various types of photothermal catalysts, focusing on enhancing solar light absorption, improving internal electric field for more energetic hot carriers (EHC) and localized thermal energy (LTE), interfacial engineering for robust and directed EHC transferring, and regulating EHC and LTE for continuous 24/7 operation. We will also report photothermal catalysis in a diverse range of chemical reactions. Moreover, we will introduce the latest technologies for synthesizing robust photothermal catalysts and advanced solar concentrators for pilot testing in the production of solar fuels at scale. Finally, the future opportunities and challenges of the promising but fledging field will be discussed, which is expected to transform conventional chemical industries into a clean and sustainable manner.
AB - Photothermal catalysis is an innovative approach that integrates photochemical and thermocatalytic processes to enable an efficient use of full-spectrum sunlight in catalyzing various chemical reactions for energy conversion and environmental governance. This approach has demonstrated competitive performance and energy efficiency compared to conventional techniques, making it suitable for large-scale applications. In this review, we will comprehensively examine the fundamentals and classification of photothermal catalysis and discuss detailed design principles of various types of photothermal catalysts, focusing on enhancing solar light absorption, improving internal electric field for more energetic hot carriers (EHC) and localized thermal energy (LTE), interfacial engineering for robust and directed EHC transferring, and regulating EHC and LTE for continuous 24/7 operation. We will also report photothermal catalysis in a diverse range of chemical reactions. Moreover, we will introduce the latest technologies for synthesizing robust photothermal catalysts and advanced solar concentrators for pilot testing in the production of solar fuels at scale. Finally, the future opportunities and challenges of the promising but fledging field will be discussed, which is expected to transform conventional chemical industries into a clean and sustainable manner.
KW - Chemical fuel production
KW - Design principles
KW - Photothermal catalysts
KW - Solar conversion
KW - Upscaling technology
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U2 - 10.1016/j.mattod.2023.06.017
DO - 10.1016/j.mattod.2023.06.017
M3 - 文献综述
AN - SCOPUS:85165259994
SN - 1369-7021
VL - 68
SP - 234
EP - 253
JO - Materials Today
JF - Materials Today
ER -
