This comprehensive review explores the potential of tailored carbon materials (TCM) for efficient photocatalytic degradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are persistent and toxic organic pollutants posing significant environmental challenges. The unique structure and properties of TCM including graphene and carbon nanotubes to activated carbon and carbon dots, have projected them as next-generation technological materials for innovation. A careful and critical discussion of state-of-the-art research sheds light on their effectiveness in catalyzing the breakdown of PAHs, which projects TCM suitable for managing other environmental pollutants-of-concerns like polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pharmaceuticals, micro/nano-plastics, textile waste, industrial effluents, etc. Beyond this viewpoint, this article expands the scope of TCM for 1) biomedical and healthcare, 2) energy storage and conversion, and 3) advanced electronics. The challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives related to the role of TCM for environmental applications, inspiring further research, and innovation in photo-induced degradation techniques are also carefully discussed in this article. This focused article serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industrialists interested in harnessing the capabilities of carbon-based materials for efficient and sustainable photocatalytic degradation of PAHs and other environmental pollutants. It addresses the pressing need for effective environmental remediation and pollution control strategies.

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用于增强聚芳烃光催化降解的定制碳材料（TCM）

这篇综合综述探讨了定制碳材料（TCM）在高效光催化降解多环芳烃（PAH）方面的潜力，多环芳烃（PAH）是一种持久性有毒有机污染物，对环境构成了重大挑战。中药的独特结构和性能，包括石墨烯、碳纳米管、活性炭和碳点，使其成为下一代创新技术材料。对最先进研究的仔细和批判性讨论揭示了它们在催化多环芳烃分解方面的有效性，这表明中药适合管理其他令人关注的环境污染物，如多氟烷基物质（PFAS）、挥发性有机化合物（ VOC）、药品、微/纳米塑料、纺织废料、工业废水等。除此观点外，本文还将中医的范围扩展到 1）生物医学和保健，2）能量存储和转换，以及 3）先进电子产品。本文还仔细讨论了与中药在环境应用中的作用、启发进一步研究以及光诱导降解技术创新相关的挑战、机遇和未来前景。对于有兴趣利用碳基材料的能力来高效、可持续地光催化降解多环芳烃和其他环境污染物的研究人员和实业家来说，这篇重点文章是一个宝贵的资源。它满足了对有效环境修复和污染控制策略的迫切需求。