Harnessing slow photons in 3D silica photonic crystals for efficient and catalyst-free removal of chromophoric organic pollutants

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tharishinny Raja Mogan, Ruo Qi Ho, Veronica Pereira, Carice Chong, Siew Kheng Boong, Eugene Yee Shuen Chua, Hiang Kwee Lee
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta09484d
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Abstract

Chemically inert SiO 2 inverse opals act as a catalyst-free purification platform that synergizes adsorption and slow photon effect to enhance pollutants degradation, accelerating reaction kinetics up to 17-fold while maintaining high regenerability.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photonic Crystals and Applications Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume
14
Issue
24
Pages
15218–15225
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN