Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Perovskites Photocatalysis: Design, Modification and Application

Perovskite-based photocatalysts are oxides with the general formula ABO3 are interesting materials that remained essential in solving a great deal of energy and environmental remediation challenges. Recent key issues for high-efficiency solar or visible light photocatalysis are the effectiveness in rapid transport to the semiconductor surface and the separation of photo-generated electron-hole pairs; thus, substantial efforts have been made to design and develop new generation of perovskite-based photocatalyst systems to improve their possible use. The present article provides an up-to-date review of recent development of perovskites-and its related materials, including titanate-based, tantalite-based, niobium-based, ferrites and others, demonstrating a remarkably rapid development and promising results in photocatalytic performance particularly in visible light-driven applications. Furthermore, the review also includes modification strategies that are commonly employed to improve the photocatalytic performance of perovskites. Finally, the summary of recent developments of perovskites-based photocatalysis for viable applications.