Photocatalytic water splitting for solar hydrogen generation: fundamentals and recent advancements

• Published in: International reviews in physical chemistry Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 1 - 36
• Main Authors: Yuan, Lan, Han, Chuang, Yang, Min-Quan, Xu, Yi-Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 02.01.2016; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: basic principles and mechanisms; charge carriers separation; cocatalysts loading; Fossil fuels; light harvesting; Photocatalysis; photocatalytic water splitting; Physical chemistry; Solar energy; water splitting systems

The expected depletion of fossil fuel reserves and its serious environmental impact have emphasised the issue of sustainable development of the human society. Solar hydrogen by photocatalytic water splitting is a promising alternative to conventional fossil fuels, which is of great potential to reli...