Advancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunities
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 d...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-48e06ffed82c400c8da5029998b721f62025-08-20T03:31:45ZengNature Portfolionpj Materials Sustainability2948-17752025-06-01311810.1038/s44296-025-00061-zAdvancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunitiesZhaoyi Xi0Mingzhao Liu1Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National LaboratoryCenter for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National LaboratoryAbstract 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.https://doi.org/10.1038/s44296-025-00061-z |
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| title | Advancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunities |
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| title_fullStr | Advancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunities |
| title_short | Advancing photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy and chemical production: challenges and opportunities |
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