Advanced Materials for Solar Energy Utilization
- ISBN 978-3-7258-5321-2 (Hardback)
- ISBN 978-3-7258-5322-9 (PDF)
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This is a Reprint of the Special Issue Advanced Materials for Solar Energy Utilization that was published in
This Reprint highlights recent advances in materials science for solar energy conversion and utilization. It presents a collection of innovative research articles and reviews focused on the development of high-performance materials for solar-driven applications such as water splitting, CO2 reduction, ammonia synthesis, pollutant degradation, H2O2 production, photovoltaic energy harvesting, and more. By integrating insights from photochemistry, catalysis, nanotechnology, and environmental science, this Reprint explores cutting-edge strategies for enhancing light absorption, charge separation, and catalytic efficiency. The featured studies demonstrate the critical role of material design—from heterojunction engineering to vacancy modification and surface functionalization—in improving the sustainability and effectiveness of solar energy technologies. This Reprint serves as a valuable reference for researchers and engineers seeking to address global challenges in clean energy and environmental remediation through advanced photochemical and photovoltaic materials.