光催化技术在解决能源短缺和环境污染问题方面有重要的应用前景, 引起了人们的广泛关注。宽光谱响应和高量子效率是实现光催化材料大规模应用的前提。本文介绍了近年来紫外、可见和近红外光催化方面的最新进展, 阐述了拓展光响应范围和促进载流子分离的有效途径, 总结了光催化材料发展所面临的问题, 并对其发展趋势进行了展望。

Photocatalysis has drawn much attention during past decades due to the potential applications in solving the current energy and environment crisis. The spectral response in wide range and high quantum efficiency are crucial to realize solar energy efficient conversion for photocatalytic materials. In the present work, we review briefly the recent progress of photocatalytic materials in responding to the UV, visible and near-infrared light. Some strategies to extend light response range and enhance the separation of charge carriers are illustrated. And challenges and prospects for further development in this field are presented.