2D hybrid photocatalysts for solar energy harvesting

In recent years, the process of photocatalytic degradation is considered as one of the outstanding strategies for removing pollutants from aqueous solutions than traditional adsorption. The wide-ranging band structures, sufficient active sites, and significant specific surface area of 2D materials offer them a significant amount of potential as an effective photocatalyst in the degradation of contaminants. This potential is especially evident in hybridization with other functional components such as metal oxides, sulfides, carbon nitrides, and graphene, amongst others. In this article, among the many available strategies, the one-of-a-kind hybridization of 2D materials with a large number of functional species is examined in great detail, with a focus on the enhanced photocatalytic performances and remarkable activity that is friendly to the environment that it enables for water desalination. Current developments in 2D hybrid photocatalysts for environmental remediation are discussed in this feature review article. The current review will inspire the reader to have a better understanding of the feasible optimization of 2D hybrid photocatalysts for solar energy harvesting, and at the end, the authors' recommendations aligned with future challenges and opportunities will set the path for readers. In addition, several different hybridization approaches are investigated.

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This article provides a detailed examination of the hybridization of 2D materials with other functional components for the degradation of pollutants, with a focus on water desalination. The review of current research developments in 2D hybrid photocatalysts offers insights into their optimization for solar energy harvesting and future challenges and opportunities.