OverviewIn the previous article, we discussed the remarkable performance of microdroplets in pollutant degradation, hydrogen production, and CO₂ reduction, including reaction-rate enhancements by several orders of magnitude and selectiviti

In photochemical synthesis within the 254–365 nm ultraviolet (UV) range, one of the most significant challenges is the limited penetration depth of deep-UV light into reaction media. This often restricts efficient light utilization a

IntroductionThis article is the first installment of our special series on Microdroplet Photocatalysis, focusing on its recent application achievements. In the next article, we will delve into the fundamental mechanisms and key experimental

The Achilles' Heel of PhotocatalysisCommon photocatalytic reactions include photocatalytic water splitting, photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction, photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide synthesis, photocatalytic ammonia synthesis, and photo

When a sufficiently high electric field energy is applied to a gas, electrons are "stripped" from atoms, forming an ionized gas coexisting with high-energy electrons (1~10 eV), ions, radicals, excited molecules, and photons – plasma, the fourth state of

Photochemical reaction instruments, as the physical foundation for simulating solar energy conversion, are undergoing a transition from single light sources to integrated and intelligent systems. By precisely regulating photon energy and multi-field coupl

Photoelectric and photochemical conversion technologies form the cornerstone for the efficient utilization of solar energy resources. These technologies rely on semiconductor materials to capture photons, exciting electrons from the valence band to the co

In humanity’s quest for energy independence and the reconstruction of a low-carbon civilization, utilizing solar energy to drive water splitting or greenhouse gas conversion is regarded as a core pathway toward the future vision of ca

Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction, as a key pathway for mimicking natural photosynthesis and achieving a closed carbon energy cycle, is currently at a pivotal stage of transitioning from laboratory mechanistic studies to engineering-scale applications. This ar

In the search for technological pathways to address global climate change and advance the energy transition, artificial photosynthesis—using solar energy to directly drive chemical reactions—is considered a core approach for rea

In the grand process of global energy transition, using solar energy to drive water splitting for hydrogen production is recognized as a key pathway to achieve a green energy cycle. Solar water splitting technology captures photons via semiconductor mater

In humanity’s grand pursuit of energy independence and the reconstruction of a low-carbon energy system, harnessing solar energy to drive water splitting or greenhouse gas conversion is widely recognized as a core pathway toward the f