Plasmonic photocatalysis

Abstract

The field of plasmonic photocatalysis grew tremendously in the last decade. This chapter will provide a good review of current state-of-the-art plasmonic photocatalysis through a rigorous collection of literature. We lay the foundation by discussing the advantages of visible-light-driven plasmonic photocatalysis over the conventional thermal energy-driven heterogeneous catalysis. Additionally, this chapter provides fundamental insights into photocatalytic pathways through which the catalytic activity and selectivity are enhanced on the surface of plasmonic photocatalysts. This chapter also delves into the computational methods used to predict and understand photocatalytic activity and selectivity in plasmonic photocatalysis. We also discuss the current challenges, new opportunities, and future outlook for plasmonic photocatalysis.