Advanced photocatalysis: From Fundamental Principles to Materials and Applications in Green Energy

Photocatalysis is now a key technology for solar energy conversion and the development of sustainable processes for producing green hydrogen, reducing carbon dioxide, and remediating environmental pollution. This book provides an up-to-date overview of the scientific foundations of photocatalysis, linking semiconductor physics, materials science, photochemistry, and process engineering. It presents the mechanisms of charge generation and transfer, the main families of photocatalysts, and modern optimization strategies, including doping, heterojunctions, Z-scheme and S-scheme architectures, cocatalysts, and emerging materials. Characterization techniques, performance evaluation methods, and applications in green energy are also discussed, followed by a section on photoreactor engineering and the challenges of industrialization. With its integrated approach, this book serves as a reference for students, researchers, and engineers involved in the development of photocatalytic technologies.