Open AccessWater Splitting: One‐dimensional TiO 2 Nanotube Photocatalysts for Solar Water Splitting (Adv. Sci. 1/2017)
Author(s) -
Ge Mingzheng,
Li Qingsong,
Cao Chunyan,
Huang Jianying,
Li Shuhui,
Zhang Songnan,
Chen Zhong,
Zhang Keqin,
AlDeyab Salem S.,
Lai Yuekun
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.388
H-Index - 100
ISSN - 2198-3844
DOI - 10.1002/advs.201770005
Subject(s) - water splitting , renewable energy , hydrogen production , photocatalytic water splitting , photocatalysis , solar energy , hydrogen fuel , hydrogen , semiconductor , materials science , nanotechnology , catalysis , chemical engineering , chemistry , optoelectronics , engineering , electrical engineering , biochemistry , organic chemistry
The rapid development of globalization and industrialization has caused a series of environment problems due to the increased consumption of fossil energy sources. To address these concerns, water splitting for hydrogen production in the presence of a semiconductor photocatalyst is studied extensively as a potential method to provide clean and renewable hydrogen source. In article 1600152, Yuekun Lai and co‐workers review various methods to construct 1D TiO 2 nanotubes, and modified strategies to enhance solar light harvesting and energy conversion efficiency. Furthermore, the mechanism and applications of photo/photoelectro‐catalytic water splitting are comprehensively discussed.