Progress in Promising Semiconductor Materials for Efficient Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Production
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Published:2024-01-05
Issue:2
Volume:29
Page:289
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ISSN:1420-3049
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Container-title:Molecules
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Molecules
Author:
Fu Weisong1,
Zhang Yan1,
Zhang Xi1,
Yang Hui2ORCID,
Xie Ruihao1,
Zhang Shaoan1,
Lv Yang1,
Xiong Liangbin1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, Guangzhou 510665, China
2. School of Medical Information Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341004, China
Abstract
Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) water decomposition provides a promising method for converting solar energy into green hydrogen energy. Indeed, significant advances and improvements have been made in various fundamental aspects for cutting-edge applications, such as water splitting and hydrogen production. However, the fairly low PEC efficiency of water decomposition by a semiconductor photoelectrode and photocorrosion seriously restrict the practical application of photoelectrochemistry. In this review, the mechanisms of PEC water decomposition are first introduced to provide a solid understanding of the PEC process and ensure that this review is accessible to a wide range of readers. Afterwards, notable achievements to date are outlined, and unique approaches involving promising semiconductor materials for efficient PEC hydrogen production, including metal oxide, sulfide, and graphite-phase carbon nitride, are described. Finally, four strategies which can effectively improve the hydrogen production rate—morphological control, doping, heterojunction, and surface modification—are discussed.
Funder
Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province
Guangdong Province Office of Education
United Laboratory of College and Enterprise
Science and Technology Projects of Guangzhou
Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation
Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation
Scientific Research Foundation of Gannan Medical University
Subject
Chemistry (miscellaneous),Analytical Chemistry,Organic Chemistry,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Molecular Medicine,Drug Discovery,Pharmaceutical Science