Summary

This book provides a comprehensive overview of defect engineering in photocatalytic materials, focusing on their structures, photoelectronic properties, and applications. It explores the role of defects in modifying the electronic structures and optical properties of photocatalysts, and how these modifications can enhance their photocatalytic performance. The book covers various types of defects, such as vacancies, impurities, and surface defects, and discusses their effects on the charge carrier dynamics and catalytic activity of photocatalytic materials. Additionally, it highlights the applications of defect-engineered photocatalysts in areas such as energy conversion and environmental remediation. Overall, this book offers valuable insights into the design and optimization of photocatalytic materials through defect engineering for various photocatalytic applications at present and in the future.