In the course of evolution nature has arrived at startling materials solutions to ensure
survival. Investigations into biological surfaces, ranging from plants, insects and geckos to …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2), one of the most frequently used materials in general, has emerged
as an excellent photocatalytic material for environmental applications. In this review …

Currently, the global community considers microplastics as a marine pollutant of emerging
concern. To mitigate the oceanic microplastic pollution, it is necessary to reduce inputs from …

Self-cleaning materials have gained considerable attention for both their unique properties
and practical applications in energy and environmental areas. Recent examples of many …

In the future, solar energy, along with other renewable resources, could play a key role in
mass production of fine chemicals. It could also potentially solve environmental problems, as …

Titanium dioxide, TiO 2, is an important photocatalytic material that exists as two main
polymorphs, anatase and rutile. The presence of either or both of these phases impacts on …

This review article exemplifies the importance of self-cleaning materials and coatings. Self-
cleaning coatings are becoming an integral part of our daily life because of their utility in …

The field of photocatalysis can be traced back more than 80 years to early observations of
the chalking of titania-based paints and to studies of the darkening of metal oxides in contact …

TiO 2-based photocatalysis has become a viable technology in various application fields
such as (waste) water purification, photovoltaics/artificial photosynthesis, environmentally …

This review article summarizes the key areas of self-cleaning coatings, primarily focusing on
various materials that are widely used in recent research and also in commercial …