TiO2, a well-known catalyst, offers several advantages, such as non-toxicity, exceptional chemical durability, and favorable photocatalytic activity, especially in the degradation of organic contaminants in industrial effluents. It has been extensively employed in environmental protection. However, its wide band gap of 3.2 eV and rapid carrier recombination significantly limit its practical application in the field of solar energy. Scholars have extensively investigated methods to mitigate these drawbacks, with a focus on introducing defects, doping specific elements, or incorporating appropriate semiconductors for modification.
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