Abstract This review accounts, various metal oxide and metal sulfide thin films available for photodegradation of several organic compounds. Due to difficulties in recycling and to avoid rigorous recollection of powder catalysts, the thin film catalyst are gaining rapid attention for photocatalytic applications. The semiconducting thin films are growing as promising photocatalyst for water treatment. This review focuses mainly on the photocatalytic activity of metal oxide thin films in terms of its stability, charge transport and absorption properties. Thin film photocatalyst provides the increased efficiency and cost reduction of device. Furthermore, this review summarizes some key factors regarding the enhancement in photocatalytic performance of thin films.

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用于环境修复的薄膜光催化：现状回顾

摘要 本综述介绍了可用于光降解几种有机化合物的各种金属氧化物和金属硫化物薄膜。由于回收困难和避免粉末催化剂的严格回收，薄膜催化剂在光催化应用中迅速受到关注。半导体薄膜正在成长为有前途的水处理光催化剂。本综述主要关注金属氧化物薄膜在稳定性、电荷传输和吸收性能方面的光催化活性。薄膜光催化剂提高了设备​​的效率并降低了成本。此外，本综述总结了有关提高薄膜光催化性能的一些关键因素。