What Are the Applications of Radiation in Catalysis?
Radiation-assisted catalysis has numerous applications, including: - Environmental Remediation: Photocatalysis is widely used for the degradation of pollutants in water and air. - Energy Production: Solar-driven photocatalytic processes are being developed for hydrogen production through water splitting. - Chemical Synthesis: Visible light photocatalysis is employed in organic synthesis to drive reactions that are otherwise difficult to achieve thermally. - Medical Field: Radiation-assisted catalytic processes are used for sterilization and the development of antimicrobial surfaces.
