Single-Atom-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Water Splitting on TiO2 Nanostructures
Hejazi S, Killian MS, Mazare AV, Mohajernia S (2022)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2022
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Book Volume: 12
Article Number: 905
Journal Issue: 8
DOI: 10.3390/catal12080905
Abstract
H2 generation from photocatalytic water splitting is one of the most promising approaches to producing cost-effective and sustainable fuel. Nanostructured TiO2 is a highly stable and efficient semiconductor photocatalyst for this purpose. The main drawback of TiO2 as a photocatalyst is the sluggish charge transfer on the surface of TiO2 that can be tackled to a great extent by the use of platinum group materials (PGM) as co-catalysts. However, the scarcity and high cost of the PGMs is one of the issues that prevent the widespread use of TiO2/PGM systems for photocatalytic H2 generation. Single-atom catalysts which are currently the frontline in the catalysis field can be a favorable path to overcome the scarcity and further advance the use of noble metals. More importantly, single-atom (SA) catalysts simultaneously have the advantage of homogenous and heterogeneous catalysts. This mini-review specifically focuses on the single atom decoration of TiO2 nanostructures for photocatalytic water splitting. The latest progress in fabrication, characterization, and application of single-atoms in photocatalytic H2 generation on TiO2 is reviewed.
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APA:
Hejazi, S., Killian, M.S., Mazare, A.V., & Mohajernia, S. (2022). Single-Atom-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Water Splitting on TiO2 Nanostructures. Catalysts, 12(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12080905
MLA:
Hejazi, Seyedsina, et al. "Single-Atom-Based Catalysts for Photocatalytic Water Splitting on TiO2 Nanostructures." Catalysts 12.8 (2022).
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