Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews最新文献

{"title":"Organic photocatalysts for wastewater decontamination","authors":"Zhaoyi Mo,&nbsp;Zhongquan Zhao,&nbsp;Hong Miao","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2025.100689","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2025.100689","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Antibiotic contamination in wastewater has become a concern increasingly due to its potential impact on human health and ecosystems. Conventional wastewater treatment methods often fail to remove antibiotics adequately, primarily due to the high chemical stability of these organic compounds and the complexity of wastewater environments. This review summarizes recent progress in the use of organic semiconductor photocatalysts for the degradation of antibiotics in wastewater. We provide a critical analysis of various organic semiconductor materials and their photocatalytic performances, emphasizing their efficiencies under different conditions and the mechanisms of antibiotic degradation. The findings suggest that these organic semiconductor materials have the potential to achieve high degradation rates, low energy consumption, and efficient removal of antibiotic pollutants in aquatic environments. This review emphasizes the importance of developing advanced photocatalytic methods as sustainable solutions for antibiotic contamination and underscores the role of organic supramolecular photocatalysts in improving wastewater treatment processes. Finally, we outline the future development trends and prospects of organic semiconductor photocatalytic materials for removing pollutants from livestock wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 100689"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143160195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Band gap engineering of tungsten oxide-based nanomaterials","authors":"Karolina Syrek ,&nbsp;Ewa Wierzbicka ,&nbsp;Marta Zych ,&nbsp;Daniel Piecha ,&nbsp;Mateusz Szczerba ,&nbsp;Monika Sołtys-Mróz ,&nbsp;Joanna Kapusta-Kołodziej ,&nbsp;Grzegorz D. Sulka","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100681","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100681","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A band gap energy, a fundamental property of semiconductors, governs both their electrical and optical behaviors. When aiming to utilize semiconductors with tailored physical properties for specific applications, such as optoelectronic or photovoltaic devices, or as photoelectrodes in photoelectrochemical cells, there is often a need to adjust the energy band gap of the semiconductor. In this review, we have provided a comprehensive overview of various techniques employed for band gap determination. Noteworthy methods include UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS) using the Tauc method, photoelectrochemical spectroscopy with external quantum efficiency measurements, spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE), photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and photoacoustic (PA) spectroscopy. This article also offers an overview of extensive investigations undertaken to develop and characterize WO₃-based nanomaterials with enhanced photoactive properties. Our exploration specifically delved into WO₃ nanomaterials doped with various elements, encompassing alkali metals, nonmetals, transition metals, noble metals, and lanthanides. The scrutiny involved a meticulous analysis of these nanomaterials, considering their morphology and properties, while taking into account the intricacies of the applied synthesis methods. Additionally, our focus extended to the determination of band gap values and the exploration of practical applications of these WO₃-based nanomaterials, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these materials can be employed in diverse technological domains, from photovoltaics to catalysis and beyond. The multifaceted nature of WO₃-based nanomaterials positions them as promising candidates for advanced applications, and our exploration seeks to contribute valuable insights into their potential functionalities and performance across various fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"62 ","pages":"Article 100681"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143160194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biophotonics and nanorobotics for biomedical imaging, biosensing, drug delivery, and therapy","authors":"Bakr Ahmed Taha ,&nbsp;Ali J. Addie ,&nbsp;Ehsan M. Abbas ,&nbsp;Bashar Hamad Aubaidan ,&nbsp;Naser M. Ahmed ,&nbsp;Adawiya J. Haider ,&nbsp;Vishal Chaudhary ,&nbsp;Norhana Arsad","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100678","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100678","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biophotonics-based nanorobotics is an important development in biomedical engineering. It combines light-based technology with tiny robotic devices to improve the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. This review explains the basic ideas of biophotonics and nanorobotics. It shows how important they are for delivering drugs directly to where they are needed, for treating cancer and for enabling tissue repair through better imaging techniques. In addition, light-driven nanorobots are increasingly being used in imaging and medical procedures. We also discuss the categorization of nanorobots based on their nanomaterials, functional mechanisms and potential biomedical programs. In addition, we address critical situations in biophotonic nanorobotics, such as biocompatibility, persistent motion within the frame, and self-sufficient navigation structures. Emerging answers that incorporate synthetic intelligence and the development of device-based knowledge can improve the performance and accuracy of nanorobots. Finally, we are looking at the potential of bioluminescence-assisted nanorobotics, manufacturing methods and recognition strategies for the future. We are also exploring the integration of innovative nanomaterials, enzymes and artificial intelligence (AI) for control and hybrid actuation, which promise minimally invasive nanoscale therapies for complex diseases in real time. These innovations put biophotonic nanorobotics at the forefront of biomedical research. They offer transformative solutions to unmet clinical needs and significantly advance our understanding of biological systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 100678"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Boron doped nanomaterials for photocatalysis","authors":"Meiyan Lin ,&nbsp;Wanyu Qi ,&nbsp;Haibo Zhang ,&nbsp;Yuxin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100679","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100679","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photocatalysis, by harnessing solar light to drive essential chemical transformations, is recognized for its transformative potential in sustainable energy production and environmental remediation, addressing critical global challenges such as CO₂ reduction, water splitting, ammonia synthesis, etc. The development of novel photocatalytic composite materials is crucial, not only enhancing reaction efficiencies but also enabling more effective utilization of solar energy, thus propelling the field towards practical and scalable solutions. Among these materials, composites such as boron (B)-doped titanium dioxide, B-doped graphene, and B-doped carbon nitride are distinguished by their exceptional performance in various photocatalytic reactions. These enhancements are primarily attributed to the unique electronic structure of B, its small size and electron deficiency facilitate improved carrier detached and diminished regrouping rates, thereby expanding the spectrum of light absorption. Despite considerable advancements, the specific role of B within photocatalytic systems remains ambiguously defined, with ongoing research yet to conclusively determine whether B functions primarily as a catalyst (a key) or merely as a supportive enhancer (an auxiliary). Addressing this gap, this review adopts a novel analytical perspective, investigating the electron-deficient nature of B to elucidate it’s in photocatalysis distinct advantages, potential regimes, and practical applications. The review further delineates the current dilemmas and articulates future directions within the photocatalysis. By aiming to systematically characterize B's role in photocatalytic processes, this comprehensive review offers essential scientific and practical insights, pivotal for the development of more efficacious, innovative photocatalysts. Enhancing our understanding of the underlying mechanisms in photocatalytic reactions, this work substantially contributes to the achievement of sustainable development goals and establishes a foundation in this critical area for future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 100679"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Photocatalytic water splitting reaction: The pathway from semiconductors to MOFs","authors":"Zahraa Abou Khalil ,&nbsp;Raquel Del Angel ,&nbsp;Georges Mouchaham ,&nbsp;Christian Serre ,&nbsp;Marco Daturi ,&nbsp;Mohamad El-Roz","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100680","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100680","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In light of the ever-growing global energy demand, photocatalytic water splitting has emerged as a promising avenue for sustainable and persistent energy sources. However, the quest for an optimal photocatalyst suitable for industrial-scale applications remains a strenuous challenge. The journey to identify the optimal photocatalyst for the water splitting reaction has been extensive and remains ongoing. While the search started with the use of inorganic semiconductors based on metal oxides, such as TiO₂, many new and promising materials, such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), have started to attract the attention of the scientific community. However, in order to be able to improve the efficiency of any photocatalyst, it is important to first understand how the reaction is taking place, in other words, it results imperative to understand the reaction mechanism. The aim of the following review is to study and analyze different experimental techniques that can be used for the elucidation of the reaction mechanism covering both water splitting’s half reactions: hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and overall water splitting (OWS). This work starts with the fundamentals of photocatalytic OWS under solar irradiation, followed by the systematical evaluation of distinct MOF-based photocatalysts, classifying them based on the specific metal ion in their composition which facilitates standardized comparisons. The mechanistic investigation of photocatalysts is then detailed, employing various spectroscopic techniques. While a higher focus has been given to the analysis of the mechanistic study on MOFs, other important photocatalysts counterparts are also explored, as they have helped to cement the bases in which new materials can be studied. Furthermore, by comparing results obtained for conventional photocatalysts (e.g., metal oxide semiconductors) with those obtained for newer materials like MOFs, we attempt to show the great amount of information that can be extracted for the elucidation of reaction mechanisms. This systematic approach aims to help better investigate the mechanistic study and designing the next generation of photocatalysts for HER, OER, and OWS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 100680"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fluorescent fluorinated materials: A novel material for application in photodynamic therapy and designing chemical sensors","authors":"Girish Chandra ,&nbsp;Birkishore Mahto ,&nbsp;Vijay Raj Singh ,&nbsp;Gopal Kumar Mahato ,&nbsp;Ujala Rani","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100677","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100677","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fluoro-organic compounds have been uninterruptedly shining since their inception in the scientific community. Their presence is indispensable in every corner of scientific research and application. Due to the inherent properties of fluorine atoms, fluorinated materials showed improved performance and higher stability. Further, perfluorinated hydrocarbons which contain many fluorinated atoms and roughly have ≥60 wt percent fluorine in the C_(sp³₎-F bond show interesting structural and photophysical properties. These are soluble in fluorous solvents, amphiphilic, exhibit non-polarizability, high gas content, and reduced molecular mobility, which makes them very special. As a result, these fluorous chemicals and solvents have been extensively used in a variety of fields. There is a continuous upsurge of interest and we have witnessed new research areas <em>viz</em>, catalysis, drug-delivery, imaging, photodynamic therapy, and chemical sensing. Due to self-aggregation properties, fluorous tagged molecules have been exploited in the production of nano and microstructures and thus open scope in different biological applications. Additionally, fluorous tags fluorophores dramatically change the photophysical properties and thus allow being used in chemical and biological sensing. Here, we have summarized the latest advancements in new fluorous materials, synthesis, photophysical properties, and emulsion formation for their use in photodynamic therapy and chemical sensing applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 100677"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142357149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards red-NIR emission of platinum(II) complexes","authors":"Monika Wałęsa-Chorab","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100664","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The exploration of near-infrared (NIR) emitting materials has been drawing great research interest due to their applications in many fields of technology and medicine. However, such materials usually exhibit low stability and low luminescence quantum yields, so there is still a great demand for the search new emitters that would overcome these limitations. Platinum(II) complexes have the ability to enter into metal-metal interactions, which leads to the formation of new excited states, such as metal-metal-ligand charge transfer (MMLCT), and are very promising NIR materials. It has been observed that the emission properties of Pt(II) complexes can be bathochromically shifted towards the NIR or red region using different approaches. This review summarizes methods for tuning the emission properties of Pt(II) complexes and shifting the emission towards the red and NIR regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 100664"},"PeriodicalIF":13.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389556724000145/pdfft?md5=566be66be9a7db414b9beab62cb76995&pid=1-s2.0-S1389556724000145-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141313269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Progress and promise of photoresponsive nanocarriers for precision drug delivery in cancer","authors":"Neeraj S. Thakur ,&nbsp;Nada Saleh ,&nbsp;Ali Fahim Khan ,&nbsp;Brototi Chakrabarty ,&nbsp;Vibhuti Agrahari","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Controlled drug delivery has profoundly impacted medicine by facilitating precise pharmacotherapy at targeted sites while mitigating adverse effects. Photoresponsive nanocarriers possessing light-mediated conformational changes enable on-demand cargo release with exquisite spatiotemporal precision. This approach enhances delivery efficacy, curtails toxicity, and bolsters patient outcomes. In this paper, we review the physicochemical attributes and applications of organic polymer-based nanoparticles, inorganic nanosystems, photosensitizing agents, and their composite nanomaterials for light-triggered drug delivery, with an emphasis on cancer therapeutics. Current preclinical advances, prospects, limitations, and the tremendous potential of photoresponsive nanomedicines aimed at malignant tumors are discussed through a critical appraisal of contemporary literature. In a nutshell, this review sheds light on an escalating technology poised to illuminate the future of precision drug delivery via localized, controlled release to cancerous tissue.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 100665"},"PeriodicalIF":12.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141623859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The living light from fungi","authors":"Cassius V. Stevani ,&nbsp;Caio K. Zamuner ,&nbsp;Erick L. Bastos ,&nbsp;Bianca B. de Nóbrega ,&nbsp;Douglas M.M. Soares ,&nbsp;Anderson G. Oliveira ,&nbsp;Etelvino J.H. Bechara ,&nbsp;Ekaterina S. Shakhova ,&nbsp;Karen S. Sarkisyan ,&nbsp;Ilia V. Yampolsky ,&nbsp;Zinaida M. Kaskova","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100654","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100654","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>More than 125 known species of fungi, all part of the Agaricales order, can spontaneously emit light. This bioluminescence results from the oxidation of a luciferin derived from caffeic acid by oxygen under the action of the enzyme luciferase. The production and regeneration of caffeic acid tie together the Krebs cycle and the Shikimic Acid pathway in both fungi and plants. Therefore, successful genetic manipulation of luciferase has led to the development of bioluminescent reporters and eukaryotic organisms that exhibit self-sustained glow. This review aims to discuss the underlying mechanisms of fungal bioluminescence, with a focus on the biochemical and chemical processes that lead to light emission, along with an elaboration on its extensive biotechnological applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 100654"},"PeriodicalIF":13.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139690248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polymers showing cluster triggered emission as potential materials in biophotonic applications","authors":"Roger Bresolí-Obach ,&nbsp;José A. Castro-Osma ,&nbsp;Santi Nonell ,&nbsp;Agustín Lara-Sánchez ,&nbsp;Cristina Martín","doi":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100653","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2024.100653","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing number of infectious and chronic diseases, along with the rising healthcare demand caused by an aging population, has led the scientific community to seek novel diagnostic<span> and therapeutic techniques that reduce both mortality rates and healthcare costs. Fluorescence-emission techniques, known for their high sensitivity, rapid response, real-time spatial-temporal resolution, and on-site capabilities, are emerging as key technologies in early diagnosis. However, the biocompatibility of fluorescence probes and their brightness in biological systems continue to be a bottleneck in realizing the full potential of this technique. To address this issue, researchers are turning to efficient luminescence based on through-space conjugation, which is achieved through the clustering of non-conventional chromophores. This review discusses the main recent findings on this phenomenon, analysing its emissive mechanism and how its characteristics can be applied in fields such as sensing, imaging, and various therapies, with a focus on its potential applications in biomedicine.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":376,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 100653"},"PeriodicalIF":13.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139554780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}