Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies

Multi-element synergy has become an important strategy to enhance the performance of photocatalytic materials. In this study, an integrated ‘mechanism-element-preparation’ analytical framework has been constructed around three key aspects, namely, photocatalytic mechanism, element selection and mate...

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Main Authors: Qi Zhanfeng, Li Guancheng, Guo Xiuli
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Materials Research Express
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ade037
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description Multi-element synergy has become an important strategy to enhance the performance of photocatalytic materials. In this study, an integrated ‘mechanism-element-preparation’ analytical framework has been constructed around three key aspects, namely, photocatalytic mechanism, element selection and material preparation, to systematically review the current progress of multi-element synergism in photocatalysis. The mechanisms to enhance the photocatalytic efficiency through heterogeneous structure construction, elemental doping and surface plasma effect are discussed, and typical preparation methods applicable to different elemental systems are summarized. It is emphasized that the precise regulation of elemental species, ratios and distributions, combined with the synergistic optimization of photocatalytic mechanism and preparation process, is the key path to achieve efficient photocatalytic performance. Finally, it is proposed that future research should focus on the quantitative analysis of the complex interactions between elements and the integrated design of low-cost materials, in order to promote the practical application of photocatalytic technology in the fields of environmental treatment and energy conversion.
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spelling doaj-art-a48d6eca07e64c4f836ac437ab2268eb2025-08-20T03:11:21ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912025-01-0112606200110.1088/2053-1591/ade037Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategiesQi Zhanfeng0Li Guancheng1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9419-9469Guo Xiuli2https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8880-9273School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University , Dalian, Liaoning 116622, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University , Dalian, Liaoning 116622, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University , Dalian, Liaoning 116622, People’s Republic of ChinaMulti-element synergy has become an important strategy to enhance the performance of photocatalytic materials. In this study, an integrated ‘mechanism-element-preparation’ analytical framework has been constructed around three key aspects, namely, photocatalytic mechanism, element selection and material preparation, to systematically review the current progress of multi-element synergism in photocatalysis. The mechanisms to enhance the photocatalytic efficiency through heterogeneous structure construction, elemental doping and surface plasma effect are discussed, and typical preparation methods applicable to different elemental systems are summarized. It is emphasized that the precise regulation of elemental species, ratios and distributions, combined with the synergistic optimization of photocatalytic mechanism and preparation process, is the key path to achieve efficient photocatalytic performance. Finally, it is proposed that future research should focus on the quantitative analysis of the complex interactions between elements and the integrated design of low-cost materials, in order to promote the practical application of photocatalytic technology in the fields of environmental treatment and energy conversion.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ade037photocatalytic materialsphotocatalytic mechanismpreparation methodsynergistic effect
spellingShingle Qi Zhanfeng
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Guo Xiuli
Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies
Materials Research Express
photocatalytic materials
photocatalytic mechanism
preparation method
synergistic effect
title Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies
title_full Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies
title_fullStr Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies
title_full_unstemmed Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies
title_short Multi-element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism-design-preparation strategies
title_sort multi element synergy in photocatalytic materials integrated mechanism design preparation strategies
topic photocatalytic materials
photocatalytic mechanism
preparation method
synergistic effect
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ade037
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