Photoelectrochemical water splitting at semiconductor electrodes: fundamental problems and new perspectives.

Autor:	Peter LM; Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2, 7AY (United Kingdom). l.m.peter@bath.ac.uk., Upul Wijayantha KG
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry [Chemphyschem] 2014 Jul 21; Vol. 15 (10), pp. 1983-95. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 May 12.
DOI:	10.1002/cphc.201402024
Abstrakt:	Some fundamental aspects of light-driven water splitting at semiconductor electrodes are reviewed along with recent experimental and theoretical progress. The roles of thermodynamics and kinetics in defining criteria for successful water-splitting systems are examined. An overview of recent research is given that places emphasis on new electrode materials, theoretical advances and the development of semi-quantitative experimental methods to study the dynamics of light-driven water-splitting reactions. Key areas are identified that will need particular attention as the search continues for stable, efficient and cost-effective light-driven photoelectrolysis systems that exploit electron/hole separation in semiconductor/electrolyte junctions. (© 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.)
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