Abstract

The innovative combination of sonochemistry (power ultrasound) and photocatalysis (UV light) has been extendedly investigated in the literature, especially as an advanced oxidation process. Based on these results but with a completely different strategy, the onophotocatalysis starts to be applied to organic reactions and could represent an innovative way to valorize biomass into fuels or platform molecules. This perspective article discusses this opportunity and proposes some trends and outlooks for further researches in the area.