Non-oxide semiconductors for artificial photosynthesis: Progress on photoelectrochemical water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction

This article provides a review on promising non-oxide semiconductors for PEC conversion of solar energy into chemical fuels. The efforts to increase charge transport and separation, to accelerate the charge transfer kinetics across various interfaces, and to engender long-term durability of these non-oxide photoelectrodes are emphasized. As screening, evaluation and optimization have led to substantial improvement in both PEC performance and operational durability, non-oxide semiconductors will provide new opportunities, in addition to classical metal oxide semiconductors, to realize efficient and cost-effective PEC solar fuel production.Graphical abstract
Source: Nano Today - Category: Nanotechnology Source Type: research