Nanotechnology Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Abstract
Photocatalytic
hydrogen
(H₂)
production
is
regarded
as
an
efficient
method
for
generating
renewable
energy.
Despite
recent
advancements
in
photocatalytic
water
splitting,
the
solar-to-hydrogen
conversion
efficiency
of
photocatalysts
remains
well
below
10%
target
needed
commercial
viability
due
to
ongoing
scientific
challenges.
This
review
comprehensively
analyzes
nanoscale
engineering
materials,
emphasizing
techniques
enhance
photogenerated
charge
separation
solar
production.
Here
we
highlight
strategies
effective
including
crystal
engineering,
junction
doping-induced
separation,
tailoring
optoelectronic
properties,
hierarchical
architecture,
defects
various
types
heterojunctions,
and
polarity-induced
discuss
their
unique
properties
ferroelectric
on
spatial
along
with
fundamental
principles
light-induced
separation/transfer
mechanisms,
investigation.
study,
critically
assesses
offers
guidance
future
research
design
energy
materials
conversion.
