Fundamentals and applications of photo-thermal catalysis
Fundamentals and applications of photo-thermal catalysis
byD. Mateo, J.L. Cerrillo, S. Durini, J. Gascon
Year:2021
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D. Mateo, J.L. Cerrillo, S. Durini and J. Gascon. Chem. Soc. Rev. 50 (2021) 2173 - 2210. Fundamentals and applications of photo-thermal catalysis
Abstract
Photo-thermal catalysis has recently emerged as an alternative route to drive chemical reactions using light as energy source. Through the synergistic combination of photo- and thermo-chemical contributions of sunlight, photo-thermal catalysis has the potential to enhance reaction rates and to change selectivity patterns, even at moderate operation conditions. This review provides the fundamentals of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) that explain the photo-thermal effect in plasmonic structures, describes the different mechanistic pathways underlying photo-thermal catalysis, suggests methodologies to disentagle reaction mechanisms and proposes material design strategies to improve photo-thermal performance. Ultimately, the goal is to pave the way for the wide implementation of this promising technology in the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals.