The field of surface science provides a unique approach to understanding bulk, surface and
interfacial phenomena occurring during TiO 2 photocatalysis. This review highlights, from a …

This paper reviews recent studies on the semiconductor photocatalysis based on surface-
modified TiO2 of which application is mainly focused on environmental remediation. TiO2 …

The dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) require one or more chemical substituents
that can act as an anchor, enabling their adsorption onto a metal oxide substrate. This …

High efficiency solar photocatalysis requires an effective separation of photogenerated
charge carriers and their rapid transport to the semiconductor interface. The mechanisms …

The present article reviews the current status of using TiO2 nanotubes in Grätzel-type, dye-
sensitized solar cells and extends the overview with the latest results and findings. Critical …

Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) use low-cost materials, feature tunable molecular
sensitizers, and exhibit quantum efficiencies near unity. These advantageous features can …

Metal or metal oxide nanoparticles possess unique features compared to equivalent larger-
scale materials. For applications, it is often necessary to stabilize or functionalize such …

Carbon nitride nanosheets (NS‐C3N4) were found to undergo robust binding with a
binuclear ruthenium (II) complex (RuRu′) even in basic aqueous solution. A hybrid material …

Electrocatalysts are critically important for a secure energy future, as they facilitate the
conversion between electrical and chemical energy. Molecular catalysts offer precise control …

Sensitization of a wide-gap oxide semiconductor with a visible-light-absorbing dye has been
studied for decades as a means of producing H2 from water. However, efficient overall water …