Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting
ABSTRACT Hydrogen is a highly promising energy carrier because of its renewable and clean qualities. Among the different methods for H2 production, photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) water splitting has garnered significant interest, thanks to the abundant and perennial solar energy. Single‐atom catalysts...
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| author | Jiao Yang Xiaoyang Zheng Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah Chao Wang Xueyao Li Zhishuo Yan Lishan Peng |
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| description | ABSTRACT Hydrogen is a highly promising energy carrier because of its renewable and clean qualities. Among the different methods for H2 production, photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) water splitting has garnered significant interest, thanks to the abundant and perennial solar energy. Single‐atom catalysts (SACs), which feature well‐distributed atoms anchored on supports, have gained great attention in PEC water splitting for their unique advantages in overcoming the limitations of conventional PEC reactions. Herein, we comprehensively review SAC‐incorporated photoelectrocatalysts for efficient PEC water splitting. We begin by highlighting the benefits of SACs in improving charge transfer, catalytic selectivity, and catalytic activity, which address the limitations of conventional PEC reactions. Next, we provide a comprehensive overview of established synthetic techniques for optimizing the properties of SACs, along with modern characterization methods to confirm their unique structures. Finally, we discuss the challenges and future directions in basic research and advancements, providing insights and guidance for this developing field. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dca14e6bf780417e98a06e5b33c905562025-08-20T03:53:23ZengWileyCarbon Energy2637-93682025-04-0174n/an/a10.1002/cey2.695Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water SplittingJiao Yang0Xiaoyang Zheng1Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah2Chao Wang3Xueyao Li4Zhishuo Yan5Lishan Peng6Key Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy Chinese Academy of Sciences Ganzhou ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering The University of Tokyo Tokyo JapanDepartment of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad PakistanDepartment of Chemistry University of Connecticut Storrs Connecticut USAKey Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy Chinese Academy of Sciences Ganzhou ChinaDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering North Dakota State University Fargo USAKey Laboratory of Rare Earths, Ganjiang Innovation Academy Chinese Academy of Sciences Ganzhou ChinaABSTRACT Hydrogen is a highly promising energy carrier because of its renewable and clean qualities. Among the different methods for H2 production, photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) water splitting has garnered significant interest, thanks to the abundant and perennial solar energy. Single‐atom catalysts (SACs), which feature well‐distributed atoms anchored on supports, have gained great attention in PEC water splitting for their unique advantages in overcoming the limitations of conventional PEC reactions. Herein, we comprehensively review SAC‐incorporated photoelectrocatalysts for efficient PEC water splitting. We begin by highlighting the benefits of SACs in improving charge transfer, catalytic selectivity, and catalytic activity, which address the limitations of conventional PEC reactions. Next, we provide a comprehensive overview of established synthetic techniques for optimizing the properties of SACs, along with modern characterization methods to confirm their unique structures. Finally, we discuss the challenges and future directions in basic research and advancements, providing insights and guidance for this developing field.https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.695hydrogen productionphotoelectrocatalysissingle‐atom catalystswater splitting |
| spellingShingle | Jiao Yang Xiaoyang Zheng Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah Chao Wang Xueyao Li Zhishuo Yan Lishan Peng Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting Carbon Energy hydrogen production photoelectrocatalysis single‐atom catalysts water splitting |
| title | Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting |
| title_full | Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting |
| title_fullStr | Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting |
| title_short | Recent Advances in Single‐Atom Catalysts for Photoelectrocatalytic Water Splitting |
| title_sort | recent advances in single atom catalysts for photoelectrocatalytic water splitting |
| topic | hydrogen production photoelectrocatalysis single‐atom catalysts water splitting |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.695 |
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