Sundaram, G.A.; Muniyandi, G.R.; Ethiraj, J.; Parimelazhagan, V.; Kumar, A.S.K. Introduction and Advancements in Room-Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. ChemEngineering2024, 8, 36.
Sundaram, G.A.; Muniyandi, G.R.; Ethiraj, J.; Parimelazhagan, V.; Kumar, A.S.K. Introduction and Advancements in Room-Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. ChemEngineering 2024, 8, 36.
Sundaram, G.A.; Muniyandi, G.R.; Ethiraj, J.; Parimelazhagan, V.; Kumar, A.S.K. Introduction and Advancements in Room-Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. ChemEngineering2024, 8, 36.
Sundaram, G.A.; Muniyandi, G.R.; Ethiraj, J.; Parimelazhagan, V.; Kumar, A.S.K. Introduction and Advancements in Room-Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance. ChemEngineering 2024, 8, 36.
Abstract
Recent developments in the field of room temperature ferromagnetic metal oxide semiconductors (RTFMOS) have shown promising potential for improved photocatalytic performance. This review focuses on the combined study of photocatalytic and ferromagnetic properties at room temperature, with a particular emphasis on metal oxides, such as TiO2, which have emerged as a key area of interest in the domains of magnetism and environmental remediation. Despite extensive research over the years, the precise mechanism behind the interplay of ferromagnetism and photocatalysis in these materials remains incompletely understood. Several critical factors contributing to magnetism have been hinted at, including oxygen vacancies and various metal doping. Numerous reports have demonstrated that these factors play a primary role in room temperature ferromagnetism and photocatalysis in wide-band-gap metal oxides. However, establishing a direct correlation between magnetism, oxygen vacancies, dopant concentration, and photocatalysis has proven challenging. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in understanding the magnetism and photocatalytic behaviour of metal oxides. By examining the latest findings, this study sheds light on the potential of RTFMOS as effective photocatalysts, thereby contributing to advancements in environmental remediation and related applications.
Keywords
Metal Oxide Semiconductors; Photocatalytic Performance; Environmental Remediation; Oxygen Vacancy
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Applied Chemistry
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