Internal electric field steering S-scheme charge transfer in ZnIn2S4/COF boosts H2O2 photosynthesis from water and air for sustainable disinfection by Linlin Zhuo, Shaofeng Dong, Yik Tung Sham, Jinpeng Zhang, Xiaoying Xu, Kenrick Chun Kiu Ho, Min Pan, Qiaoshan Chen, Guocheng Huang, Jinhong Bi

“…The produced H2O2 was efficiently activated into hydroxyl radicals (·OH) through reaction with Fe(II), enabling rapid sterilization via a photocatalysis-self-Fenton system. Mechanistic insights, supported by physicochemical characterizations and theoretical calculations, highlighted the role of the internal electric field (IEF) in enhancing carrier separation and transfer, thereby boosting photosynthesis efficiency. …”
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Microstructural, morphological, and optical properties of Fe2O3 nanoparticles obtained from Fe-MIM MOF by Olalekan C Olatunde, Murendeni P Ravele, Tunde L Yusuf, Damian C Onwudiwe

“…This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the synthesis-structure–property relationships of Fe _2 O _3 nanoparticles, highlighting their potential applications in applications such as gas sensing and photocatalysis.…”
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Peroxymonosulfate Activation on a Hybrid Material of Conjugated PVC and TiO2 Nanotubes for Enhancing Degradation of Rhodamine B under Visible Light by La Phan Phuong Ha, Tran Hong Huy, Pham Huu Huan, Nguyen Thi Minh Thu, Cao Minh Thi, Pham Van Viet

“…Visible-light-driven photocatalysis is a robust technology for amending the negative effect of pollutants on the environment with a minimum energy use. …”
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Investigation of Fe-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Silver Tungstate as a Ternary Visible Light Active Photocatalyst by Eid H. Alosaimi, Nadia Azeem, Noor Tahir, Asim Jilani, Muhammad Zahid, Salman. S. Alharthi, Javed Iqbal, Muhammad Yaseen, Zulfiqar Ahmad Rehan, Imran Shahid

“…Various advanced oxidation processes have been used as the most viable solution for the reduction of recalcitrant pollutants and wastewater treatment. Heterogeneous photocatalysis is one of the broadly used technologies for wastewater treatment among all advanced oxidation processes. …”
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Improving Photocatalytic Efficiency with Titanium Dioxide Quantum Dots by Nam Duy Dao, Tho Thi Lam, Anh Dieu Van, Ha Thi Thu Vu, Hai Huynh Trung

“…Titanium dioxide quantum dots (TiO2-QDs), synthesized using a microwave-assisted method, represent a significant advancement in photocatalysis, particularly in the treatment of environmental pollutants. …”
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Silver-blend hydroxyapatite bio-ceramics for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by Manoj V. Junnarkar, Prateek V. Sawant, Mahadev A. Parekar, Avadhut V. Kardile, Ashish B. Thorat, Ramakant P. Joshi, Ravindra U. Mene

“…The degradation of organic dyes through photocatalysis was carried out using pure and Ag-doped HAp samples as the catalysts under solar irradiation. …”
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Insight in the Chemistry of Laser-Activated Dental Bleaching by Roeland Jozef Gentil De Moor, Jeroen Verheyen, Andrii Diachuk, Peter Verheyen, Maarten August Meire, Peter Jozef De Coster, Filip Keulemans, Mieke De Bruyne, Laurence James Walsh

“…They can be classified into six groups: alkaline pH environment, thermal enhancement and photothermal effect, photooxidation effect and direct photobleaching, photolysis effect and photodissociation, Fenton reaction and photocatalysis, and photodynamic effect.…”
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PFAS contamination and mitigation: A comprehensive analysis of research trends and global contributions by Motasem Y.D. Alazaiza, Tharaa M. Alzghoul, Madhusudhan Bangalore Ramu, Salem S. Abu Amr, Mohammed F.M. Abushammala

“…The analysis highlights effective treatment methods for PFAS removal, such as adsorption and photocatalysis, which are crucial for mitigating environmental contamination. …”
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Bottom-Up Enhancement of g-C3N4 Photocatalytic H2 Evolution Utilising Disordering Intermolecular Interactions of Precursor by Xue Lu Wang, Wen Qi Fang, Yu Hang Li, Pengfei Liu, Haimin Zhang, Yun Wang, Porun Liu, Yefeng Yao, Huijun Zhao, Hua Gui Yang

“…The bottom-up mechanochemistry method opens new vistas towards the potential applications of weak interactions in the photocatalysis field and may also stimulate novel ideas completely different from traditional ones for the design and optimization of photocatalysts.…”
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Utilizing Indonesian Empty Palm Fruit Bunches: Biochar Synthesis via Temperatures Dependent Pyrolysis by Fairuz Gianirfan Nugroho, Abu Saad Ansari, Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Shubhangi Satish Khadtare, Vijaya Gopalan Sree, Nabeen K. Shrestha, Afina Faza Hafiyyan, Hyunsik Im, Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed

“…Biochar from biomass pyrolysis, with its high porosity and surface area, is especially useful as catalyst support, enhancing catalytic activity and reducing electron recombination in photocatalysis. Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer, generated around 12 million tons of empty fruit bunches (EFBs) in 2023, making EFBs a promising biochar source. …”
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Comparison of AOPs Efficiencies on Phenolic Compounds Degradation by Lourdes Hurtado, Deysi Amado-Piña, Gabriela Roa-Morales, Ever Peralta-Reyes, Eduardo Martin del Campo, Reyna Natividad

“…Regarding 4-CP degradation, the complete disappearance of the molecule was achieved and the efficiency decreasing order was as follows: coupled electro-oxidation/ozonation > electro-Fenton-like process > photo-Fenton process > heterogeneous photocatalysis. Total organic carbon was completely removed by the coupled electro-oxidation/ozonation process. …”
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Novel architecture of ternary ZnO/PMA/AgI heterojunctions towards boosted visible-light photocatalytic destruction of antibiotics by Yossor R. Abdulmajeed, Saad H. Ammar, Nada D. Ali, Fatma D. Ali, A. Al-Farraji, Marwa A. Lafta

“…The ease of transferring the photogenerated charges through heterojunctions to prevent their recombination is what makes the photocatalysis process an extremely successful process. …”
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Tuning Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Monolayered h-BN by Doping C, Cu and Al by Qun Li, Tengchao Gao, Kuo Zhang, Xiangming Che, Guolong Ni

“…This work will provide valuable guidance for designing and developing h-BN-based doping systems with good performance in the field of optical and photocatalysis.…”
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Solution combustion synthesis of ZnO doped CuO nanocomposite for photocatalytic and sensor applications by A. Naveen Kumar, M. Balakrishna, Usha Desai, R. Rakshith, K. M. Ambika, P. Soumya, C. R. Ravikumar, S. Senthil Vadivu, Nithesh Naik

“…These innovative results can be considered for the expansion of novel resources to scale for dual applications in the areas of photocatalysis and sensors.…”
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Synthesis and characterization of indium-doped ZnO nanoparticles by coprecipitation method for highly photo-responsive UV light sensors by Yogesh B. Waghadkar, Govind Umarji, Shankar S. Kekade, Sunit Rane, Ratna chauhan, Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Suresh W. Gosavi

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Progress in prediction of photocatalytic CO2 reduction using machine learning approach: A mini review by Md Mohshin Ali, Md. Arif Hossen, Azrina Abd Aziz

“…The fundamentals of PC-CO2R and the significance of utilizing ML models as a facilitative tool in photocatalysis are critically discussed in this review. …”
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Emerging contaminant removal using eco-friendly zinc ferrite nanoparticles: Sunlight-driven degradation of tetracycline by Ramesh Vinayagam, Syonaa Batra, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ashton Menezes, Raja Selvaraj

“…VSM analysis demonstrated superparamagnetic behavior with a saturation magnetization of 10.91 emu/g, which remained stable after photocatalysis (10.81 emu/g), indicating excellent structural stability and reusability. …”
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The solid state dispersion method for synthesizing eggshells ES/TiO2 composite to enhance photocatalytic degradation methylene blue by Rahmawati Munir, Dadan Hamdani, Darnah, Eva Marliana, Rahmiati Munir, Sahara Hamas Intifadhah, Ratna Kusuma

“…. • This method promotes sustainability by reusing eggshell waste and improving environmental benefits through enhanced photocatalysis.…”
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Silver (Ag) doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)/biochar composite photocatalyst for improved photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by Ijlal Idrees, Muhammad Zafar, Malik Adeel Umer, Fahad Rehman, Abdul Razzaq, Seongwan Kim, Yunsook Yang, Woo Young Kim

“…Among several wastewater treatment methods, the photocatalysis approach under the umbrella of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) offers a sustainable, inexpensive, and comprehensive treatment of emerging pharmaceutical pollutants (PEPs). …”
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Enhanced Photodecomposition of Methylene Blue in Water with Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs under UV and Visible Light by Yonghua Gao, Tao Zhang, Qipeng Guo, Lizhen Gao

“…For MB decomposition under visible light, the activation energy of Sr0.7K0.3TiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs was calculated to be 12.3 kJ mol−1 and the kinetics analysis revealed that the photocatalysis followed the second-order reaction. These findings demonstrated that Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs were an effective candidate for real application in decomposition of MB in water.…”
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