Advancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunities
Zhaoyi Xi, Mingzhao Liu
Abstract
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems offer a promising approach to harness solar energy for producing essential chemicals and sustainable fuels. This perspective highlights their potential for generating hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and carbon-based fuels. It also discusses key challenges, such as efficiency, selectivity, and scalability, as well as recent advances in catalyst design and system optimization that enhance practicality and promote real-world adoption.
Topics & Concepts
Production (economics)Sustainable energyEnergy (signal processing)Sustainable productionBusinessEnvironmental scienceNatural resource economicsEnvironmental economicsRenewable energyEngineeringPhysicsEconomicsElectrical engineeringMacroeconomicsQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications