Metal-Free Photocatalysis: Principle and Application in Energy Conversion and Purification
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Tawakalitu Ajibola, Department of Research and Development, Prototype Engineering Development Institute, (National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)), Ilesa, Nigeria.
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Lukuman Adegboye Salami, Department of Research and Development, Prototype Engineering Development Institute, (National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)), Ilesa, Nigeria.
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Alaba Elizabeth Akin-Johnson, Department of Research and Development, Prototype Engineering Development Institute, (National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)), Ilesa, Nigeria.
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Nafiu Olatunbosun Ashiru, Department of Research and Development, Prototype Engineering Development Institute, (National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)), Ilesa, Nigeria.
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Kunle Joseph Akinluwade, Department of Research and Development, Prototype Engineering Development Institute, (National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)), Ilesa, Nigeria.
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Eniafe Adepitan Arikawe, Department of Research and Development, Prototype Engineering Development Institute, (National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)), Ilesa, Nigeria.
In the recent research on photocatalysis, the conversion of green and sustainable technology has received increasing attention due to its potential to solve energy problem in an eco-friendly approach. The present review focuses on highly efficient and low-cost photocatalysts and various metal-free photocatalytic materials that have been designed and developed in recent years for energy conversion and environmental purification as a result of their unique properties and characteristics. This critical review presents the recent crucial applications and progress in metal-free photocatalysis, including Water splitting using few-layer C 2N, Renewable energy production using photofuelcells, Water purification using UV light, Deodorizing effect, Air purifying effect, Anti fogging and self-cleaning as well as Hazardous waste remediation. The review concludes with suggestions for future research topics. It is hoped that this review will facilitate deep-level investigation on the subject and provide new opportunities to develop metal-free photocatalytic materials with other important applications in the nearest future.
Metal-free Photocatalysis, Photofuelcells (PFC), Environment, Pollutant, Green Energy
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