Three-dimensional ordered macroporous materials for photocatalysis: design and applications

Photocatalysis is a promising strategy for addressing carbon emissions and energy challenges. 3D nanostructures have aroused enormous attention due to their high reaction area, in which three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) materials are of particular interest to researchers for their large...

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability Materials for energy and sustainability, 2021-09, Vol.9 (34), p.18129-18147
Main Authors: Wen, Fushan, Liu, Wenliang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon dioxide
Electromagnetic absorption
Energy conversion
Environmental degradation
Environmental protection
Fabrication
Mass transfer
Photocatalysis
Pollutants
Surface stability
Water pollution
Water splitting
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Summary:Photocatalysis is a promising strategy for addressing carbon emissions and energy challenges. 3D nanostructures have aroused enormous attention due to their high reaction area, in which three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) materials are of particular interest to researchers for their larger specific surface area, high light absorption and stability, outstanding mass transfer performance, and unique physicochemical property. Therefore, 3DOM materials have been widely studied in photocatalytic energy conversion and environmental protection such as pollutants degradation, water splitting, and carbon dioxide reduction. In addition, the design method of 3DOM materials also determines the photocatalytic ability. Herein, in this overview, the ongoing progresses in the fabrication and applications of 3DOM materials in photocatalysis are comprehensively summarized and reviewed. Meanwhile, the unique advantages and proposed mechanism of 3DOM materials in photocatalytic processes are discussed in depth. Subsequently, the urgent challenges and future perspectives of 3DOM materials in the photocatalytic system are proposed. We eagerly hope that this review can promote and facilitate the rapid progress of this dynamic research field. This review provides the recent design and application of 3DOM materials in the field of photocatalysis, inspiring new concepts for fabricating 3DOM photocatalysts for more sustainable applications.
ISSN:2050-7488
2050-7496
DOI:10.1039/d1ta04127d