The development of high-efficient photocatalysts plays an important role in the sustainable
utilization of solar energy. Hollow nanostructured photocatalysts are vital for solar light …

In the light of increasing energy demand and environmental pollution, it is urgently required
to find a clean and renewable energy source. In these years, photocatalysis that uses solar …

Catalytic conversion of CO2 to produce fuels and chemicals is attractive in prospect because
it provides an alternative to fossil feedstocks and the benefit of converting and cycling the …

Incorporation of plasmonic metal nanomaterials can significantly enhance the visible light
response of semiconductor photocatalysts via localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) …

Photocatalysis for solar‐driven reactions promises a bright future in addressing energy and
environmental challenges. The performance of photocatalysis is highly dependent on the …

Direct conversion of solar energy into chemical energy in a sustainable manner is one of the
most promising solutions to the energy crisis and environmental issues. Fabrication of highly …

In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow
micro-and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief …

The controlled synthesis of nanohybrids composed of noble metals (Au, Ag, Pt and Pd, as
well as AuAg alloy) and metal oxides (ZnO, TiO2, Cu2O and CeO2) have received …

Environmental and energy problems have drawn much attention owing to rapid population
growth and accelerated economic development. For instance, photocatalysis,“a green …

Because of its unmatched resource potential, solar energy utilization currently is one of the
hottest research areas. Much effort has been devoted to developing advanced materials for …