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  • Photocatalysis
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Photocatalytic water splitting is crucial for clean energy production.
  • Oxygen (O2) evolution is the rate-limiting step in water splitting due to its complex four-electron process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review research on photocatalytic O2 evolution.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of principles, catalysts, strategies, and future prospects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fundamental principles of O2 evolution in photocatalytic water splitting.
  • Detailed analysis of classical (TiO2, BiVO4, WO3, α-Fe2O3) and novel photocatalysts (perovskites, porphyrins, MOFs).
  • Examination of strategies to enhance O2 evolution activity, including cocatalyst loading, heterojunctions, doping, and defect engineering.

Main Results:

  • Discussion of catalyst structures, synthesis, and morphologies.
  • Presentation of diverse strategies for improving photoabsorption and charge separation for enhanced O2 evolution.
  • Identification of key challenges and future research opportunities.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic review is essential for advancing photocatalytic O2 evolution research.
  • Understanding catalyst properties and employing strategic enhancements are key to efficient O2 production.
  • Future research should focus on overcoming current challenges to optimize photocatalytic water splitting.