Emerging approach in semiconductor photocatalysis: Towards 3D architectures for efficient solar fuels generation in semi-artificial photosynthetic systems
| dc.contributor.author | Lee, C.-Y. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Zou, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bullock, J. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wallace, G.G. | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Interest in the application of semiconductors toward the photocatalytic generation of solar fuels, includ-ing hydrogen from water-splitting and hydrocarbons from the reduction of carbon dioxide, remainsstrong due to concerns over the continued emission of greenhouse gases as well as other environmentalimpacts from the use of fossil fuels. While the efficiency and durability of such systems will depend heav-ily on the types of the semiconductors, co-catalysts, and mediators employed, the dimensionality of thesemiconductors employed can also have a significant impact. Recognizing the broad nature of this fieldand the many recent advances in it, this review focuses on the emerging approaches from 0-dimensional(0D) to 3-dimensional (3D) semiconductor photocatalysts towards efficient solar fuels generation. Weplace particular emphasis on systems that are “semi-artificial”, that is, hybrid systems that integratenaturally occurring enzymes or whole cells with semiconductor components that harvest light energy.The semiconductors in these systems must have suitable interfacial properties for immobilization ofenzymes to be effective photocatalysts. These requirements are particularly sensitive to surface struc-tures and morphology, making the semiconductor dimensionality a critical factor. In addition to providingan overview of advances towards designing 3D architecture in semi-artificial photosynthetic field, wealso present recent advances in fabrication strategies for 3D inorganic photocatalysts. | |
| dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Chong-Yong Leea, Jinshuo Zoua, John Bullockb, Gordon G. Wallace | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemical Reviews, 2019; 39:142-160 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2019.04.002 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1389-5567 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2440/146146 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier BV | |
| dc.relation.grant | http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/CE 140100012 | |
| dc.rights | © 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | |
| dc.source.uri | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2019.04.002 | |
| dc.subject | Semiconductor; Photocatalysis; Dimensionality; Semi-artifical photosynthesis; Solar fuels; Enzyme | |
| dc.title | Emerging approach in semiconductor photocatalysis: Towards 3D architectures for efficient solar fuels generation in semi-artificial photosynthetic systems | |
| dc.type | Journal article | |
| pubs.publication-status | Published |