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Jingyi Lin1, Hui Pan1, Zhixin Chen2
1State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China.
Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|April 13, 2022
Summary
This review explores graphene
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
- Photocatalysis
Background:
- Solar energy utilization is crucial for sustainable energy.
- Photocatalysis and photoelectrochemical water splitting are key technologies.
- Graphene offers versatile properties for these applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the preparation of graphene-based photocatalysts and photoelectrodes.
- To summarize the functions of graphene in solar-driven water splitting.
- To highlight future challenges and prospects.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of graphene-based materials for water splitting.
- Analysis of graphene's role in photocatalysis and photoelectrochemical cells.
- Synthesis and characterization of graphene composites.
Main Results:
- Graphene enhances light absorption and charge separation in photocatalysts.
- Graphene improves conductivity and stability in photoelectrodes.
- Various preparation methods yield different graphene functionalities.
Conclusions:
- Graphene is a vital component in advanced solar-driven water splitting systems.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges in large-scale applications.
- Optimizing graphene's integration is key for efficient hydrogen production.
