Photocatalysis. A multi-faceted concept for green chemistry.
Photocatalysis (by semiconductors, molecules and ions) is used in such diverse applications as water hydrolysis for producing hydrogen as fuel, organic synthesis and the recovery of polluted effluents. This tutorial review discusses the common principles of such applications and their role in green chemistry.
Ravelli
Davide
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Department of Organic Chemistry, The University, Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Dondi
Daniele
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Fagnoni
Maurizio
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Albini
Angelo
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