Juan Carlos Colmenares Libri

The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience. Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodologicalthinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented. Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.

This book delves into the principles and fundamentals of photocatalysis, emphasizing advancements and future potential in green-chemistry applications of various inorganic, organic, and hybrid photocatalysts. It comprises eleven chapters covering topics such as the fundamentals of heterogeneous photocatalysis, mechanisms and dynamics of surface photocatalysis, and research on TiO2-based composites with unique nanostructures. The text also explores alternatives to TiO2 and photocatalytic materials for innovative applications beyond traditional pollutant degradation, including carbon dioxide reduction, water oxidation, selective organic transformations, and water splitting via photocatalytic reduction. Additionally, it discusses heterogeneized polyoxometalate materials for photocatalytic uses and the design of photocatalytic reactors along with light modeling. This comprehensive resource is suitable for a broad audience, including academic and industrial researchers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students studying heterogeneous photocatalysis, sustainable chemistry, energy conversion and storage, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental protection, optoelectronics, sensors, and surface science. The authors, Juan Carlos Colmenares and Yi-Jun Xu, are esteemed professors in their respective fields.