Affiliation:
1. Department of Chemistry M.M. Engineering College Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana‐Ambala Haryana 133207 India
2. Mechanics and Energy Laboratory Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Northwestern University 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston IL 60208 USA
3. Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center SRUC Barony Campus, Parkgate Dumfries DG1 3NE UK
4. School of Engineering University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun Uttarakhand 248007 India
5. Centre for Research & Development Chandigarh University Mohali Punjab 140413 India
Abstract
AbstractThe degradation of fossil fuel and worse environmental conditions leads to the emergence of hybrid semiconductor (SC) nanomaterials as photocatalysts. Hybrid SCs have interesting physical, mechanical, optical, chemical, and electronic characteristics. Due to these properties’ absorption of light and transfer of charge takes place frequently and hence act as multifunctional surface. These materials should be attributed to their optical and electrical properties and act as multifunctional surfaces in energy production, fuel generation, environmental remediation, sensing, etc. When SCs combine with noble, non‐noble metal, metal oxide, and some carbon‐based materials, they explore wide applications in various fields. Photocatalysis is an effective and sustainable technology to reduce or fix energy concerns and environmental corrosion problems. By going through the extensive literature review, few topics are focused on designing and working mechanisms of hybrid materials. In this way, the present review article explains the properties, surface‐interface engineering, design, and applications (energy and environmental) of hybrid nanomaterials, emphasizing their photocatalytic nature. Additionally, the appealing directions, scientific challenges, and the reasons behind the poor stability of Hybrid SC photocatalyst nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications are discussed. Finally, the concluding remarks and the current challenges with future prospects in this domain are highlighted.
Subject
General Environmental Science,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
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