Title: Nanostructured heterogeneous photocatalysts for H₂ production using solar energy

Authors: Zhaosheng Li, Zhigang Zou

Addresses: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing 210093, China. ' Ecomaterials and Renewable Energy Research Center, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, 22 Hankou Road, Nanjing 210093, China

Abstract: Hydrogen is an ideal candidate for the replacement of fossil fuels, because it features high combustion energy and no environmental pollution. As a sustainable approach for new energy sources, photocatalytic hydrogen production utilising solar energy is a promising strategy for the world. Nanostructured heterogeneous photocatalysts have attracted intensive interest because of their large specific surface area and short distance for photoinduced carrier transport. This article briefly reviews the recent advances in nanostructured heterogeneous photocatalysts for hydrogen production.

Keywords: photocatalysts; photocatalytic hydrogen production; solar energy; nanostructures; nanoparticles; mesoporous; nanowires; nanorods; nanosheets; heterostructure; visible light; artificial photosynthesis; solar power; nanotechnology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNP.2011.040505

International Journal of Nanoparticles, 2011 Vol.4 No.2/3, pp.119 - 146

Published online: 13 Mar 2015 *

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