An Overview of Dynamic Descriptions for Nanoscale Materials in Particulate Photocatalytic Systems from Spatiotemporal Perspectives

• Elucidates dynamic descriptions for nanoscale particulate photocatalysts across irradiation field, carrier behavior, and interfacial reactions. • Collects advanced spatiotemporal characterization techniques and evaluation methods with recent works and applications. • Discusses challenges and prospects in investigating photocatalytic dynamics for improved efficiency. • Provides a collective perspective to guide design of solar-driven energy-conversion systems.