Photocatalysis is a fundamental and promising strategy for solar energy conversion.
Photocatalytic reactions are divided into three basic steps: light absorption, photogenerated …

In the field of nanotechnology, titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2 NTs) are one of the most
valued inventions. They were discovered in 1996, and have since been used in several …

After long‐term evolution, organisms in nature have achieved optimal structure,
organization, and function to adapt to the environment. Some ingenious biological structures …

Solution processing of highly performing photonic crystals has been a towering ambition for
making them technologically relevant in applications requiring mass and large-area …

Abstract Step-scheme (S-scheme) heterojunctions offer a novel and practical approach to
drive electron migrating. However, matching semiconductor energy levels significantly …

Nanoporous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) is an important template for 1D nanomaterial
synthesis. It is used as an etching template for nanopattern transfer in a variety of contexts …

As global warming and greenhouse gas emissions intensify, the scientific community is
continuingly seeking effective solutions. One promising strategy known as artificial …

The multifunctional ternary magnetic core/semiconductor/noble-metal nanocomposites have
received considerable concerns because they can realize the integration of photocatalytic …

The slow light effect at the band gap edge of photonic nanocrystals (PhCs) can improve the
light utilization efficiency of photocatalysts by enhancing light collection. This study reported …

The use of solar energy for photocatalysis holds great potential for sustainable pollution
reduction. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a benchmark material, effective under ultraviolet light …