Toward enhanced pyro-catalysis performance: mechanisms, strategies and challenges

Abstract

Pyro-catalysis, which can be initiated by minute temperature fluctuations in the environment, has garnered significant attention owing to its potential applications in sterilization, tumor therapy, pollutant decomposition, and hydrogen production through water splitting. The development of pyro-catalysis is beneficial for recycling and utilizing waste energy from daily life and industrial production. Although pyro-catalysis has shown promising prospects in the fields of environmental management and biomedical applications, its efficiency still needs further enhancements in terms of their thermal cycling mode, temperature fluctuation rate, and carrier separation efficiency. Reviewing the recent progress and prospects of pyro-catalysis is beneficial for further advancement in this area. This article offers a comprehensive review of the catalytic mechanisms, recent advancements, and strategies for optimizing the pyro-catalytic performance, and aims to provide an important reference for the design and application of pyro-catalytic materials while providing new insights for related research areas.