Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short Review
Photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> generation via water splitting is increasingly gaining attention as a viable alternative for improving the performance of H<sub>2</sub> production for solar energy conversion. Many methods were developed to enhance photocatalyst efficiency, primar...
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doaj-9c9bb4e6f4d746beb456211a877237432020-11-25T01:02:25ZengMDPI AGCatalysts2073-43442018-12-0181265510.3390/catal8120655catal8120655Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short ReviewYifan Zhang0Young-Jung Heo1Ji-Won Lee2Jong-Hoon Lee3Johny Bajgai4Kyu-Jae Lee5Soo-Jin Park6Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, KoreaDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, KoreaDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, KoreaDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, KoreaDepartment of Environmental Medical Biology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, KoreaDepartment of Environmental Medical Biology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, KoreaDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, KoreaPhotocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> generation via water splitting is increasingly gaining attention as a viable alternative for improving the performance of H<sub>2</sub> production for solar energy conversion. Many methods were developed to enhance photocatalyst efficiency, primarily by modifying its morphology, crystallization, and electrical properties. Here, we summarize recent achievements in the synthesis and application of various photocatalysts. The rational design of novel photocatalysts was achieved using various strategies, and the applications of novel materials for H<sub>2</sub> production are displayed herein. Meanwhile, the challenges and prospects for the future development of H<sub>2</sub>-producing photocatalysts are also summarized.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/8/12/655photocatalysisH<sub>2</sub> generationwater splittingsolar energy |
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Yifan Zhang Young-Jung Heo Ji-Won Lee Jong-Hoon Lee Johny Bajgai Kyu-Jae Lee Soo-Jin Park Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short Review Catalysts photocatalysis H<sub>2</sub> generation water splitting solar energy |
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Yifan Zhang Young-Jung Heo Ji-Won Lee Jong-Hoon Lee Johny Bajgai Kyu-Jae Lee Soo-Jin Park |
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short Review |
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short Review |
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short Review |
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting: A Short Review |
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photocatalytic hydrogen evolution via water splitting: a short review |
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Photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> generation via water splitting is increasingly gaining attention as a viable alternative for improving the performance of H<sub>2</sub> production for solar energy conversion. Many methods were developed to enhance photocatalyst efficiency, primarily by modifying its morphology, crystallization, and electrical properties. Here, we summarize recent achievements in the synthesis and application of various photocatalysts. The rational design of novel photocatalysts was achieved using various strategies, and the applications of novel materials for H<sub>2</sub> production are displayed herein. Meanwhile, the challenges and prospects for the future development of H<sub>2</sub>-producing photocatalysts are also summarized. |
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photocatalysis H<sub>2</sub> generation water splitting solar energy |
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