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ReviewAngewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)2026

Polarons in Heterogeneous Photo(electro)Catalysts.

Hao Wu, Fatwa F Abdi, Yun Hau Ng

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Review in Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Hao WuMacao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China.
Fatwa F AbdiSchool of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Yun Hau NgCenter For Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST), Clean Energy Research Platform (CERP), Chemical Engineering Program, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9142-2126

Funding

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) BAS/1/1433-01-01King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) FCC/1/5937-19-01National Natural Science Foundation of China 22305009Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao FDCT-0006/2023/RIB1Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao FDCT-0125/2022/A
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Heterogeneous photo(electro)catalysis involves sequential steps of photon absorption, charge separation, polaron formation, trapping, bulk and surface recombination, charge extraction, and surface catalysis. Among these, the formation and dynamics of polarons, quasiparticles resulting from strong electron-lattice interactions, play a pivotal yet often underappreciated role. With ultrafast lifetimes ranging from femtoseconds to picoseconds, polarons are challenging to control, but they crucially influence photon absorption, charge carrier mobility, recombination rates, and catalytic reactivity. Recent advances in time-resolved spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and theoretical modeling have enabled direct observation and mechanistic interpretation of polaronic states in various photoactive semiconductors. This minireview aims to provide a comprehensive and pedagogical overview of polaron phenomena in heterogeneous photo(electro)catalysts, with a focus on how they affect key material functionalities. Special emphasis is placed on correlating material performance with polaron behavior through state-of-the-art experimental characterization and modeling techniques. By highlighting mechanistic insights and unifying design principles, this minireview aims to guide the rational engineering of semiconductors with tailored polaronic properties for enhanced photo(electro)catalytic performance.

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charge dynamicsinterface reactivityphoto(electro)catalystsphoton absorptionpolaron

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PMID41742641
PMCPMC13007576

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