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Photocatalysis-related application of metal oxide-supported metal nanoparticles

Zottis Girotto, Gustavo LU orcid and Bernardi, Fabiano (2026) p.375-412
Abstract

Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising technology for environmental remediation and sustainable energy production. This chapter provides a brief overview of the main definitions and recent advancements in photocatalysis using metal nanoparticles supported on metal oxides. The chapter also explores the photocatalytic mechanisms, highlighting the role of metal nanoparticles in providing alternative charge transfer pathways and reducing recombination rates. Key applications in H2 production, CO2 reduction, CH4 coupling, N2 fixation, and pollutant degradation are examined. Future research directions are proposed, focusing on the urgent requirement of obtaining better understanding over the reaction mechanisms in order to further optimize... (More)

Photocatalysis has emerged as a promising technology for environmental remediation and sustainable energy production. This chapter provides a brief overview of the main definitions and recent advancements in photocatalysis using metal nanoparticles supported on metal oxides. The chapter also explores the photocatalytic mechanisms, highlighting the role of metal nanoparticles in providing alternative charge transfer pathways and reducing recombination rates. Key applications in H2 production, CO2 reduction, CH4 coupling, N2 fixation, and pollutant degradation are examined. Future research directions are proposed, focusing on the urgent requirement of obtaining better understanding over the reaction mechanisms in order to further optimize the photocatalytic system.

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Charge separation, Heterogeneous catalysis, Metal nanoparticle, Metal oxide, photocatalysis
host publication
Metal Oxide Supported Metal Nanoparticles : Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications - Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
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38 pages
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Elsevier
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  • scopus:105027168843
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9780443300738
9780443300721
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-443-30072-1.00014-2
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English
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  author       = {{Zottis Girotto, Gustavo and Bernardi, Fabiano}},
  booktitle    = {{Metal Oxide Supported Metal Nanoparticles : Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications}},
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  keywords     = {{Charge separation; Heterogeneous catalysis; Metal nanoparticle; Metal oxide; photocatalysis}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{375--412}},
  publisher    = {{Elsevier}},
  title        = {{Photocatalysis-related application of metal oxide-supported metal nanoparticles}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-30072-1.00014-2}},
  doi          = {{10.1016/B978-0-443-30072-1.00014-2}},
  year         = {{2026}},
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