Functional Nanomaterials for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 4110
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Interests: photoelectrochemical water splitting; photovoltaics; nanomaterials; semiconductor; metal oxide; solar energy conversion device
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Dear Colleagues,
Photoelectrochemical water splitting has emerged as a transformative approach for sustainable hydrogen production, addressing the growing global demand for clean energy sources. Nanomaterials are key factors for enhancing the overall efficiency of photoelectrochemical water splitting because they enable efficient light absorption, rapid charge separation and effective catalytic capability. Semiconduction nanomaterials, such as metal oxides and sulfides, have tunable electronic structures that facilitate light absorption across a broad spectrum. Additionally, nanostructuring provides a high surface area for water reduction/oxidation reactions and promotes efficient charge transport. By coupling these nanomaterials with co-catalysts, the kinetics of the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions can be significantly improved.
The present Special Issue of Nanomaterials is aimed at presenting the current state of the art in functional nanomaterials for photoelectrochemical water splitting. Therefore, we have invited contributions from distinguished research groups in the field of photoelectrochemical water splitting based on nanomaterials. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of functional nanomaterials for advancing photoelectrochemical water splitting devices.
Dr. Min-Kyu Son
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- photoelectrochemical water splitting
- nanomaterials
- green hydrogen production
- photoanode
- photocathode
- catalysts
- solar energy conversion
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