Recent advances in photocatalysis focus on improving the efficiency and applicability of photocatalytic materials:
1. Doping: Introducing dopants into semiconductor materials can enhance their light absorption properties and reduce electron-hole recombination. 2. Nanostructures: Designing photocatalysts at the nanoscale can increase their surface area and improve their reactivity. 3. Composite Materials: Combining different photocatalytic materials can create synergistic effects that enhance overall performance. 4. Plasmonic Photocatalysts: Incorporating plasmonic metals like gold and silver can enhance light absorption through localized surface plasmon resonance.
