Solar-to-chemical energy conversion via heterogeneous photocatalysis is one of the
sustainable approaches to tackle the growing environmental and energy challenges. Among …

Thermo-photo catalysis, which is the catalysis with the participation of both thermal and
photo energies, not only reduces the large energy consumption of thermal catalysis but also …

Photo-thermal catalysis has recently emerged as an alternative route to drive chemical
reactions using light as an energy source. Through the synergistic combination of photo-and …

Piezoelectric‐based catalysis that relies on the charge energy or separation efficiency of
charge carriers has attracted significant attention. The piezo‐potential induced by strain or …

Membrane separation and photocatalytic degradation are two important technologies for
wastewater purification. However, practical applications are hindered by membrane fouling …

Photothermal catalysis is an innovative approach that integrates photochemical and
thermocatalytic processes to enable an efficient use of full-spectrum sunlight in catalyzing …

Imitating the natural photosynthesis to synthesize hydrocarbon fuels represents a viable
strategy for solar-to-chemical energy conversion, where utilizing low-energy photons …

Strong interactions of electromagnetic fields with plasmonic nanomaterials have been
exploited in various applications. These applications have centred on plasmon-enhanced …

Plasmon-mediated chemical reactions (PMCRs) are processes that make use of
nanostructure-based surface plasmons as mediators to redistribute and convert photon …

With the capability of inducing intense electromagnetic field, energetic charge carriers, and
photothermal effect, plasmonic metals provide a unique opportunity for efficient light …