Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media

Abstract Solar‐driven energy conversion is a promising technology for a sustainable energy future and environmental remediation, and an efficient catalyst is a key factor. Recently, metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have emerged as promising photocatalysts due to their exceptional photoelectronic prop...

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Main Authors: Chunhua Wang, Yang Ding, Yannan Wang, Zhirun Xie, Zhiyuan Zeng, Xin Li, Yun Hau Ng
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Published: Wiley 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.500
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author Chunhua Wang
Yang Ding
Yannan Wang
Zhirun Xie
Zhiyuan Zeng
Xin Li
Yun Hau Ng
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Yang Ding
Yannan Wang
Zhirun Xie
Zhiyuan Zeng
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Yun Hau Ng
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description Abstract Solar‐driven energy conversion is a promising technology for a sustainable energy future and environmental remediation, and an efficient catalyst is a key factor. Recently, metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have emerged as promising photocatalysts due to their exceptional photoelectronic properties and low‐cost solution processing, enabling successful applications in H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, organic synthesis, and pollutant degradation. Despite these successes, the practical applications of MHPs are limited by their water instability. In this review, the recently developed strategies driving MHP‐catalyzed reactions in aqueous media are outlined. We first articulate the structures and properties of MHPs, followed by elaborating on the origin of instability in MHPs. Then, we highlight the advances in solar‐driven MHP‐based catalytic systems in aqueous solutions, focusing on developing external protection strategies and intrinsically water‐stable MHP materials. With each approach offering peculiar sets of advantages and challenges, we conclude by outlining potentially promising opportunities and directions for MHP‐based photocatalysis research in aqueous conditions moving forward. We anticipate that this timely review will provide some inspiration for the design of MHP‐based photocatalysts, manifestly stimulating their applications in aqueous environments for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion.
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spelling doaj-art-dd3460eaca6548cb95094ca882e1f8302025-08-20T01:54:15ZengWileyCarbon Energy2637-93682024-11-01611n/an/a10.1002/cey2.500Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous mediaChunhua Wang0Yang Ding1Yannan Wang2Zhirun Xie3Zhiyuan Zeng4Xin Li5Yun Hau Ng6School of Energy and Environment, Low‐Carbon and Climate Impact Research Centre City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR ChinaCenter of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering Hangzhou Dianzi University Hangzhou ChinaDepartment of Materials Engineering KU Leuven Leuven BelgiumSchool of Energy and Environment, Low‐Carbon and Climate Impact Research Centre City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR ChinaDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR ChinaKey Laboratory of Energy Plants Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University Guangzhou ChinaSchool of Energy and Environment, Low‐Carbon and Climate Impact Research Centre City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR ChinaAbstract Solar‐driven energy conversion is a promising technology for a sustainable energy future and environmental remediation, and an efficient catalyst is a key factor. Recently, metal halide perovskites (MHPs) have emerged as promising photocatalysts due to their exceptional photoelectronic properties and low‐cost solution processing, enabling successful applications in H2 evolution, CO2 reduction, organic synthesis, and pollutant degradation. Despite these successes, the practical applications of MHPs are limited by their water instability. In this review, the recently developed strategies driving MHP‐catalyzed reactions in aqueous media are outlined. We first articulate the structures and properties of MHPs, followed by elaborating on the origin of instability in MHPs. Then, we highlight the advances in solar‐driven MHP‐based catalytic systems in aqueous solutions, focusing on developing external protection strategies and intrinsically water‐stable MHP materials. With each approach offering peculiar sets of advantages and challenges, we conclude by outlining potentially promising opportunities and directions for MHP‐based photocatalysis research in aqueous conditions moving forward. We anticipate that this timely review will provide some inspiration for the design of MHP‐based photocatalysts, manifestly stimulating their applications in aqueous environments for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion.https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.500aqueous mediametal halide perovskitesphotocatalysisstabilitywater
spellingShingle Chunhua Wang
Yang Ding
Yannan Wang
Zhirun Xie
Zhiyuan Zeng
Xin Li
Yun Hau Ng
Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
Carbon Energy
aqueous media
metal halide perovskites
photocatalysis
stability
water
title Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
title_full Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
title_fullStr Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
title_full_unstemmed Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
title_short Metal halide perovskites for solar‐to‐chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
title_sort metal halide perovskites for solar to chemical energy conversion in aqueous media
topic aqueous media
metal halide perovskites
photocatalysis
stability
water
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.500
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