International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
Adv Mater. 2012 Jan 10;24(2):229-51. doi: 10.1002/adma.201102752. Epub 2011 Oct 4.
Semiconductor photocatalysis has received much attention as a potential solution to the worldwide energy shortage and for counteracting environmental degradation. This article reviews state-of-the-art research activities in the field, focusing on the scientific and technological possibilities offered by photocatalytic materials. We begin with a survey of efforts to explore suitable materials and to optimize their energy band configurations for specific applications. We then examine the design and fabrication of advanced photocatalytic materials in the framework of nanotechnology. Many of the most recent advances in photocatalysis have been realized by selective control of the morphology of nanomaterials or by utilizing the collective properties of nano-assembly systems. Finally, we discuss the current theoretical understanding of key aspects of photocatalytic materials. This review also highlights crucial issues that should be addressed in future research activities.
半导体光催化作为解决全球能源短缺和应对环境恶化的一种潜在方法，受到了广泛关注。本文综述了该领域的最新研究动态，重点介绍了光催化材料所带来的科学和技术可能性。我们首先概述了探索合适材料并优化其能带结构以满足特定应用的研究进展。然后，我们考察了在纳米技术框架内设计和制备先进光催化材料的方法。在光催化领域的许多最新进展是通过选择性控制纳米材料的形态或利用纳米组装体系的集体特性来实现的。最后，我们讨论了光催化材料关键方面的现有理论理解。本文综述还强调了未来研究活动中应解决的关键问题。
