Optical Properties of Semiconducting Nanostructures for Photocatalysis
Fundamentals, Materials Design, and Applications
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2025
- Author: Ramin Yousefi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 3 6 2 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 3 6 3 - 4
Optical Properties of Semiconducting Nanostructures for Photocatalysis: Fundamentals, Materials Design, and Applications investigates the most important factors in improving the ph… Read more
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Request a sales quotePhotocatalytic materials explored include metal-oxide and metal-chalcogenide based materials, graphene, graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as a metal-free semiconductor, carbon/semiconductor nanocomposites, inorganic/organic nanocomposites, and noble metals to increase the efficiency of photocatalytic properties. This variety of semiconductor materials ensures it will be essential reading for researchers and students in the field of photocatalysis.
- Presents the principles of the photocatalytic process by a semiconductor in clear and thorough detail
- Covers all types of semiconducting photocatalytic materials, along with their synthesis, optical properties, and various photocatalytic applications
- Includes the optical properties of semiconductor heterojunctions, such as 2D and inorganic/organic hybrid materials
2. From simple photocatalytic applications to energy applications
3. Optical properties of metal-oxide nanostructures for photocatalytic applications
4. Optical properties of semiconductor/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications
5. Optical properties of semiconductor/graphene nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications
6. Inorganic/Organic Heterostructures for Photocatalytic Applications
7. Optical properties of wide band-gap metal-chalcogenide nanostructures for photocatalytic applications
8. Optical properties of metal/semiconductor nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications
9. Characterization techniques of the photocatalytic materials
10. Optical properties of 2D-layered nanomaterials as the photocatalytic material
- No. of pages: 450
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 2025
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443363627
- eBook ISBN: 9780443363634
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Ramin Yousefi
Dr. Ramin Yousefi, a Professor of Solid State Physics at Islamic Azad University, Masjed-Soleiman, Iran, earned his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from UM University of Malaysia in 2011. He specializes in the optical properties of semiconducting nanostructures such as metal-oxide, metal-chalcogenide, graphene, and g-C3N4. He established a pioneering research lab focusing on the synthesis and application of nanostructures in photocatalysts, gas sensors, and solar cells. As the leader of the nanostructures research group, Dr. Yousefi has published dozens of influential articles and book chapters with reputable publishers. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and maintains a robust relationship with industry, securing numerous research grants. Prof. Yousefi’s groundbreaking research aims to elucidate the relationship between the optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures and their diverse applications, driving innovation in multiple high-impact fields.