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Vol. 13 (2021)

Present and Future of Phase-Selectively Disordered Blue TiO2 for Energy and Society Sustainability

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-020-00569-0
Yongguang Luo
Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 2066 Seoburo, Jangan‑gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
Hyoyoung Lee
Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics (CINAP), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), 2066 Seoburo, Jangan‑gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8031-0791

Corresponding Author: Hyoyoung Lee

hyoyoung@skku.edu

Nano-Micro Letters, Vol. 13 (2021), Article Number: 45

Abstract

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has garnered attention for its promising photocatalytic activity, energy storage capability, low cost, high chemical stability, and nontoxicity. However, conventional TiO2 has low energy harvesting efficiency and charge separation ability, though the recently developed black TiO2 formed under high temperature or pressure has achieved elevated performance. The phase-selectively ordered/disordered blue TiO2 (BTO), which has visible-light absorption and efficient exciton disassociation, can be formed under normal pressure and temperature (NPT) conditions. This perspective article first discusses TiO2 materials development milestones and insights of the BTO structure and construction mechanism. Then, current applications of BTO and potential extensions are summarized and suggested, respectively, including hydrogen (H2) production, carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2) reduction, pollutant degradation, microbial disinfection, and energy storage. Last, future research prospects are proposed for BTO to advance energy and environmental sustainability by exploiting different strategies and aspects. The unique NPT-synthesized BTO can offer more societally beneficial applications if its potential is fully explored by the research community.


Highlights:


1 Milestones of TiO2 development and invention of phase-selectively ordered/disordered blue TiO2 (BTO) is in-depth illustrated.
2 The explored and potential applications of BTO are reviewed and proposed thoroughly.
3 The forthcoming flourishing research trends based on account of BTO are suggested.

Keywords

Blue TiO2 (BTO) Phase-selective disordering Visible-light-driven photocatalyst Charge separation Energy and society sustainability
Luo, Yongguang, and Hyoyoung Lee. 2021. “Present and Future of Phase-Selectively Disordered Blue TiO2 for Energy and Society Sustainability”. Nano-Micro Letters 13 (January):45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-020-00569-0.
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