Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials: Application on Health, Energy and Environment (Advances in Material Research and Technology)

Preface
Contents
Introduction to Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials: Properties, Modifications, and Multifunctional Applications
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Titanium Dioxide: TiO2
		1.2 Zinc Oxide: ZnO
		1.3 Tungsten Oxide: WO3
		1.4 Ferric Oxide: Fe2O3
		1.5 Tantalum Pentoxide: Ta2O5
		1.6 Cupric Oxide: CuO
		1.7 Other Metal Oxides: (Cu2O, SnO2, CdO, and Bi2O3)
		1.8 Perovskites: ABX3
		1.9 Metal Sulphides: MxSy
	2 Conclusion
	References
Synthesis of Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Nanomaterials
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods for Synthesizing Nanomaterials
		2.1 Hydrothermal Method
		2.2 Solvothermal Method
		2.3 Sol–Gel Method
		2.4 Photoreduction Method
		2.5 Microplasma–Liquid Interaction Method
		2.6 Microemulsion Method
		2.7 Ball Milling Process
	3 Conclusion
	References
Application of Nanostructured Metal Oxides and Its Hybrids for Inactivation of Bacteria and Viruses
	1 Introduction
	2 Solution Processing Schemes
	3 Nanostructures of Metal Oxides and Its Hybrids
		3.1 Effect of Various Processing Parameters
		3.2 Anisotropic Growth of Nanostructures
	4 Properties of Metal Oxides and Its Hybrids
		4.1 Photocatalytic Behavior of Semiconducting Oxides
		4.2 Antimicrobial Behavior of Metal Oxide Photocatalysts
		4.3 Hybrid Oxides Tailored Toward Antimicrobial Behavior
	5 Concluding Remarks
	References
Advances in Semiconductor Photocatalyst Toward the Removal of Aromatic Volatile Organic Compounds in Air
	1 Introduction
	2 Chemical Protocols for TiO2 Synthesis
	3 Pure TiO2-Based Photocatalyst
	4 Metal Doped TiO2-Based Photocatalyst
	5 Non-metal Doped TiO2 Photocatalyst
	6 Degradation Mechanism
	7 Summary and Conclusions
	References
Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials in CO2 Reduction and Storage Applications
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Co-Catalysts for the Improved Photocatalytic CO2RR
		1.2 Heterojunctions of the Photocatalysts for CO2RR
		1.3 The Z-Scheme for the Highly Efficient Photocatalytic CO2RR
	2 Metal Oxides, Chalcogenides, and Hydroxides for the Photocatalytic CO2RR
		2.1 TiO2-Based
		2.2 Bi-Based
		2.3 CdS-Based
		2.4 Perovskites-Based
		2.5 Layered Double Hydroxides-Based
	3 Porous Substrate (Carbonaceous)-Based for the Photocatalytic CO2RR
		3.1 Carbon Nitride-Based
		3.2 Graphene-Based
		3.3 MOF and COF-Based
	4 The Structure-Engineering of the Photocatalysts in CO2RR
	5 The CO2 Capture Coupled Photocatalytic CO2RR
	6 Conclusions and Outlook
	References
SiO2 Based Multifunctional Hybrid Semiconductor Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Energy, Environment and Health
	1 Introduction
	2 SiO2-Based Hybrid Materials as Photocatalyst for Water Treatment
	3 SiO2-Based Hybrid Materials as Photocatalyst for Energy Applications
	4 SiO2-Based Hybrid Materials as Photocatalyst for Biomedical Applications
	5 Conclusion and Future Prospect
	References
The Future of Graphene Oxide-Based Nanomaterials and Their Potential Environmental Applications: A Contemporary View
	1 Introduction
	2 Potential Environmental Applications of Graphene Oxide-Based Nanomaterials
		2.1 Synthesis and Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater
		2.2 Heavy Metal Removal
		2.3 Graphene Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Removal of Organic Pollutants
		2.4 Graphene Oxide-Based Membranes in Wastewater Treatment
	3 Conclusion
	References
Hybrid Semiconductor Photocatalyst Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensing Applications
	1 Introduction
	2 Synthesis Protocols of HSPNs
	3 Electrochemical Approach of Different HSPNs and Its Sensing Performance
		3.1 Metal Oxide Hybrid Semiconductors-Based Sensors
		3.2 Metal Sulphide Semiconductors-Based Sensors
		3.3 Metal Nitride Semiconductors-Based Sensors
		3.4 Perovskites Semiconductors-Based Sensors
	4 Conclusions
	References
Role of TiO2-Based Photocatalysts in Waste Water Treatment
	1 Introduction
	2 Basic Principles of Photocatalysis
	3 TiO2—An Emerging Photocatalyst
	4 TiO2—Application in Wastewater Treatment
		4.1 Removal of Organic Pollutants
		4.2 Elimination of Heavy Metal Ions
		4.3 Elimination of Pharmaceutical Compounds
		4.4 Removal of Pesticides
	5 Challenges
	6 Summary
	References
Hybrid Photocatalyst Nanomaterials in Solar Cell Applications
	1 Introduction
	2 Synthesis Method of Nanomaterials
	3 Titanium Oxide (TiO2) for Solar Cell Application
	4 Zinc Oxide (ZnO) for Solar Cell Application
	5 Nickel Oxide (NiO) for Solar Cell Application
	6 Conclusions
	References
Transition Metal Chalcogenides-Based Nanocomposite for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Hazardous Chemicals
	1 Introduction
	2 Transition Metal Chalcogenides (TMCs)
		2.1 Classification of Metal Chalcogenides
		2.2 TMCs and Their Nanocomposites
	3 Remediation of Environmental Contaminants
		3.1 Photocatalysis
		3.2 Criteria for a Photocatalyst
		3.3 Mechanism of Photocatalysis
		3.4 Strategies for Improving the Efficiency of the Catalyst
	4 Applications of TMCs Towards Degradation of Noxious Environmental Contaminants
		4.1 Degradation of Toxic Industrial Dyes
		4.2 Degradation of Agrochemical and Organic Molecules
		4.3 Degradation of Toxic Pharmaceuticals
		4.4 Photoreduction of Heavy Metals
	5 Challenges and Future Prospects
	References
3D-Printed Electrochemical (bio)sensors
	1 Introduction
	2 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
		2.1 Surface Pre-treatments of 3D Printed Electrochemical Sensors
	3 3D Printed (bio)sensors Manufactured with Commercial Conductive Filaments
	4 3D Printed (bio)sensors Obtained with Lab-Made Conductive Filaments
	5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
	References
Plasmon–Based Metal-Oxides Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
	1 Introduction
	2 Synthesis and Designing of Ag- and Au-Based Metal Oxide Nanosystems
		2.1 Sol–gel Method
		2.2 Hydrothermal Method
		2.3 Co-precipitation Process
		2.4 Green Synthesis
	3 Ag and Au-Based Metal-Oxides Nanosystems
		3.1 Importance of Surface Plasmon Resonance for Biomedical Uses
		3.2 Optimized Optical, Structural, and Surface Studies of Au and Ag Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications
	4 Antimicrobial Actions of Ag and Au-Based Nano-Catalysts
	5 Mechanism and Enhanced Antimicrobial Activities
		5.1 Biomedical Impacts
	6 Future Perspectives and Conclusions
	References
Recent Advances in ZnO-Based Hybrid Nanomaterials as Photoelectrodes for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
	1 Introduction
	2 Water Splitting Mechanism
	3 Modifications on ZnO
		3.1 Doping
		3.2 Heterojunctions
		3.3 Nanocomposites
		3.4 Tandem Semiconductors
		3.5 Coupled Semiconductors
		3.6 Other Modifications
	4 Conclusion
	References
Semiconductor-Based Plasmonic Nanohybrids: Synthesis, Characterization, Mechanistic Understanding of Structure–activity, and Their Multifunctional Applications
	1 Introduction
	2 Synthetic Methods and Characterization
	3 Mechanisms
	4 Applications
	5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
	References
Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites for Wastewater Treatment
	1 Introduction
	2 Classification of Polymer-Based Composites
		2.1 Polymer–polymer Composites
		2.2 Polymer–Carbon-Based Materials Composites
		2.3 Polymer–Zeolite Composites
		2.4 Polymer–Metal Oxide Composites
	3 Wastewater Treatment by Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites
		3.1 Adsorption of Contaminants
		3.2 Photocatalytic Degradation
		3.3 Desalination and Water Treatment
	4 Mechanism of Photocatalysis and Adsorption
		4.1 Photocatalysis Mechanism
		4.2 Adsorption Mechanism
	5 Applications of Various Polymer Composites in Wastewater Treatment
		5.1 Polymer–polymer Composites
		5.2 Polymer–Metal Oxide Composites
		5.3 Polymer–Carbon-Based Material Composites
		5.4 Polymer–Zeolite Composites
	6 Conclusion and Prospective
	References
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