Photoelectrochemical concurrent hydrogen generation and heavy metal recovery from polluted acidic mine water
Ben Jones, Katherine Rebecca Davies, Michael G. Allan, Sengeni Anantharaj, Ian Mabbett, Trystan Watson, James R. Durrant, Moritz F. Kuehnel, Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu
Abstract
The feasibility of a solar-driven photoelectrochemical process to generate hydrogen fuel from metal mine polluted water while simultaneously recovering heavy metals has been explored.
Topics & Concepts
MetalHydrogenEnvironmental scienceHeavy metalsEnvironmental chemistryWaste managementChemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyEngineeringOrganic chemistryAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesMetal Extraction and BioleachingExtraction and Separation Processes