Exploring metal oxides for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in the field of nanotechnology

Abstract

As the global energy landscape transitions towards a more diversified mix, with electricity and hydrogen constituting half of the final energy consumption by 2050, the focus on efficient and sustainable hydrogen production intensifies.

Effect of Halogenation on the Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Performance of Tetrazine Polymers

“…As a result, there has been a surge in the design and development of photocatalysts that utilize both inorganic and organic materials. The inorganic photocatalysts encompass a range of compounds, such as transition metal oxides, chalcogenides, phosphides, nitrides, and others. − These compounds have demonstrated notable capabilities in high hydrogen evolution. Nevertheless, most of these materials have disadvantages in their broad band gaps and restricted tunability, making them inappropriate for effectively harnessing solar energy in the visible (43% of solar flux) and infrared (52% of solar flux) regions.…”