Bio-Based Materials in Photocatalysis

Abdu Ghani Olabi, Muhammad Adil Abbasi, Cristina Rodriguez, Enas T. Sayed, Khaled Elsaid, Mohamad Ramadan, Mohammad A. Abdelkareem

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Abstract

Solar energy is one of the most abundant renewable energy sources available, and it is the source of almost all other renewable energy sources. Recently, there has been significant focus on applying solar energy in hydrogen production, electricity generation, wastewater treatment, and others. Producing environmentally efficient photocatalysis is a prerequisite for the successful application of solar energy. This article focuses on the recent progress in preparing an efficient bio-based photocatalyst, i.e., those derived from biochar, biopolymeric substances, enzymes and peptides, etc. This article also covers the challenges facing the preparation and application of such biobased photocatalysts.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Smart Materials
PublisherElsevier
Pages699-708
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780128157336
ISBN (Print)9780128157329
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biochar
  • Biopolymers
  • Challenges
  • Photocatalyst
  • Restrained enzymes and peptides

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