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As early as in 1911, the term photocatalysis appeared in several research communications, but for more than 50 years it was as much a scientific curiosity and, frequently, an annoyance. In the 1970s the interest in this technology boosted due to the pioneering works of Fujishima and Honda (1972) among others, but also as a consequence of the increasing concern of the society about energy supply and the environmental issues.
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Coronado, J.M. (2013). A Historical Introduction to Photocatalysis. In: Coronado, J., Fresno, F., Hernández-Alonso, M., Portela, R. (eds) Design of Advanced Photocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5061-9_1
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