Author/Authors :
Rani, Ankita Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India , Reddy, Rajesh Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India , Sharma, Uttkarshni Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India , Mukherjee, Priya Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India , Mishra, Priyanka Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India , Kuila, Aneek Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India , Ching Sim, Lan Department of Chemical Engineering - Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science - Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - Jalan Sungai Long 9 - Bandar Sungai Long, Malaysia , Saravanan, Pichiah Department of Environmental Science and Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India
Abstract :
The nanostructured materials offer various advantages as they provide more flexible space for ease reconstruction, as their
nanosize expands the limits and results in confinement effect, enhanced mechanical stability, and large surface area, and
make them suitable for photocatalytic activities. The advancement in synthesis techniques provides the freedom to alter its
physical properties as per the demand. This article provides a 360° view point on the nanomaterials which are used for solar
energy harnessing with respect to environmental and energy application. The discussion emphasizes on various synthesis
methods of nanostructured materials, their mechanistic features, usage in demanding applications such as photosplitting of
water for hydrogen production, artificial photosynthesis, and water and wastewater treatment with an endnote highlighting
the future scope of nanomaterials for real-world applications.
Keywords :
Nanostructure , Synthesis , Mechanistic features , Water splitting reaction , CO2 reduction , Water treatment
