Sn-based materials in photocatalysis: A review

• Published in: Advances in colloid and interface science Vol. 321; p. 103032
• Main Authors: Ahmad, Irshad, Idrees, Asim, Alatawi, Naifa S., Ahmed, Samia Ben, Shaban, Mohamed, Ghadi, Yazeed Yasin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2023
• Subjects: Design strategies; Environmental remediation; Photocatalysis; Sn-based materials; Solar energy; Synthetic methods; Sn-based materials; Design strategies; Environmental remediation; Synthetic methods; Photocatalysis; Solar energy
• ISSN: 0001-8686; 1873-3727
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103032

Development and the application of Sn-based materials have become more prevalent in recent years due to concerns regarding the energy crisis, environmental pollution, and the urgent need of constructing inexpensive and highly effective photocatalysis. The recent advancement in Sn-based materials for efficient photocatalysts, such as Sn alloys, Sn oxides, Sn sulfides, Sn selenides, Sn niobates, Sn tantalites, and Sn tungstates, is summarized in this study. Several design ideas for increasing the photoactivity of Sn-based materials in various photocatalytic applications are emphasized. In addition, we considered their present applications in energy generation (H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, and N2 fixation) and environmental remediation (air purification and wastewater treatment). As a result, the current review will deepen the reader's understanding of the properties and potential uses of Sn-based materials in photocatalysis. Hence, this paper will serve as a guide in promoting the domain of Sn-based materials for future photocatalytic technologies. [Display omitted] •Systematic review on recent advances in Sn-based photocatalysts•Outlining synthetic methods of seven types of Sn-based photocatalysts•Discussion about different design strategies for enhanced photoactivity•The photocatalytic applications and mechanisms are discussed