Near-infrared driven semiconductor-based photocatalysis for energy and environmental applications: mechanism, material, and device

Key Points

• This research investigates the mechanisms and material requirements for effective near-infrared driven photocatalysis.
• Analyzed various semiconductor materials for photocatalytic efficiency under near-infrared light.
• Evaluated energy production capabilities using photocatalytic processes.
• Assessed environmental protection outcomes through photocatalysis.
• Near-infrared photocatalysis significantly enhances fuel production efficiency compared to traditional methods.
• Certain semiconductor materials demonstrated improved stability and reactivity under solar radiation.
• Photocatalytic processes led to substantial reductions in environmental pollutants.

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