Harnessing synergistic mechanisms in nanophotocatalysts for the degradation of aqueous organic pollutants. A review

Abstract

Photocatalysis represents an important tool in the reduction of the environmental hazards posed by persistent organic pollutants and in the support of solar-driven chemical reactions. In this work, there is the introduction of a specially developed photocatalytic material aimed at enhanced light absorption and charge separation efficiency in order to increase the efficiency of photodegradation under solar and visible illumination. Structural, morphological, and spectroscopic analysis helps in understanding the relationship between the architectural aspects of the developed material and its support in photodegradation. Enhanced photodegradation efficiency can be said to result from the specially developed band gap of the new photocatalyst and increased ROS generation. In addition, the several topics is elaborated in this review. Future research perspectives for the advancement of modern and efficient water treatment techniques.