Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xuan Minh Chau Ta, Rahman Daiyan, Thi Kim Anh Nguyen, Rose Amal, Thanh Tran-Phu, Antonio Tricoli
Summary: This review presents recent progress on alternative anodic choices for photoelectrochemical water splitting, discusses the benefits and issues of alternative photooxidation reactions coupled with concurrent hydrogen evolution reaction, and evaluates the challenges and opportunities of these alternative reactions for solar energy production and environmental treatment.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ali M. M. I. Qureshy, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: This study introduces a new photoelectrochemical reactor design aimed at increasing the production rate of hydrogen by expanding the active area of the electrodes and enhancing the conversion efficiency of solar energy. Through modeling and simulation analysis, the study found that under specific conditions, the solar to hydrogen efficiency reached 8.98%.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. M. Meshesha, K. Kannan, D. Chanda, J. Gautam, S. G. Jang, B. L. Yang
Summary: The synthesis of nickel sulfide, cadmium sulfide, and zinc sulfide nanoparticles sensitized titanium dioxide nanorods as photoanode materials through a hydrothermal process, showing excellent photoelectrochemical performance and hydrogen production.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ali M. M. I. Qureshy, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: This study investigates a novel meshy dome design for a photoanode configuration to maximize light absorption from any solar angles. The experimental results show that increasing the solution concentration significantly affects the hydrogen production rate and associated system efficiencies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yudong Xue, Yunting Wang, Zhenhua Pan, Kazuhiro Sayama
Summary: This paper reviews recent developments in EC/PEC H2O2 production through water oxidation, including fundamental aspects, benchmark activity evaluation, material/catalyst selection, and strategies for increasing selectivity, efficiency, and accumulation. The challenges and outlook for water oxidation in H2O2 production are also discussed, with a focus on device-level development, accumulation and stability, and industrial applications. The review aims to inspire further research in improving EC/PEC H2O2 production.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Zhiliang Wang, Yuang Gu, Lianzhou Wang
Summary: This paper conducts a comparison and brief discussion on the differences between PEC and PV-EC in terms of efficiency, cost, and stability. It is suggested that PEC should focus on high solar-to-hydrogen efficiency based on cheap semiconductors to maintain its competitiveness in the technological race of sustainable hydrogen production.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Shuo Chen, Tianxiang Liu, Zhuanghao Zheng, Muhammad Ishaq, Guangxing Liang, Ping Fan, Tao Chen, Jiang Tang
Summary: This study focuses on the development of Sb2Se3-based photocathodes in photoelectrochemical water splitting, highlighting various architectures and engineering efforts to improve the efficiency of solar-to-hydrogen conversion. The study also discusses future research directions in the field of Sb2Se3-based photocathodes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alhoda Abdelmoneim, Ahmed Naji, Erik Wagenaars, Mohamed Shaban
Summary: In this study, nanostructured photoelectrodes of pure and (Fe, Ni) co-doped Co3O4 with varying doping levels and thicknesses were manufactured using the spray pyrolysis technique. By increasing the codoping ratio, the energy band gaps decreased, particle size reduced, and the existence of different elements confirmed. Among them, the 6%(Fe, Ni)-60ml Co3O4 photoelectrode exhibited the highest photocatalytic hydrogen output rate and photocurrent density, displaying promising potential for solar light-driven hydrogen generation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenyu Yan, Yu Wang, Honggui Wang, Ya Zhang
Summary: In this work, Ni3(PO4)2-SiNWs heterostructures were successfully constructed by in situ decorating nickel phosphate onto SiNWs. The composite exhibited better PEC hydrogen production performance compared with SiNWs.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huang Zhou, Yanyan Zheng, Xiu He, Jingjing Fu, Jun Liu
Summary: Waterweed-like nanostructured photoanodes (PAs) were proposed as a highly efficient design for photoelectrochemical water splitting. By depositing Cu dendrites on flexible meshes and coating them with a nano-g-C3N4 catalyst, an unprecedented photocurrent density of over 96 μA/cm-2 was achieved, which was 96 times higher than that of flat-type PAs. The superior performance of waterweed-like PAs was attributed to efficient light capture and a large surface area for catalyst loading.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hwapyong Kim, Ayeong Choe, Seung Beom Ha, Ghulam Mustafa Narejo, Sung Wook Koo, Ji Su Han, Wookjin Chung, Jae-Yup Kim, Jiwoong Yang, Su-Il In
Summary: This review mainly discusses the application of quantum dot-sensitized semiconductors in photoelectrochemical hydrogen production, focusing on the advancements in improving long-term stability through the use of cocatalysts and passivation layers. The working principle of PEC cells, important configurations, and equations for assessing PEC performance are also reviewed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Austin M. K. Fehr, Ayush Agrawal, Faiz Mandani, Christian L. Conrad, Qi Jiang, So Yeon Park, Olivia Alley, Bor Li, Siraj Sidhik, Isaac Metcalf, Christopher Botello, James L. Young, Jacky Even, Jean Christophe Blancon, Todd G. Deutsch, Kai Zhu, Steve Albrecht, Francesca M. Toma, Michael Wong, Aditya D. Mohite
Summary: Researchers develop a conductive adhesive-barrier that enables halide perovskite-based photoelectrochemical cells to achieve record solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency. This advancement paves the way for efficient, durable, and low-cost solar-driven water-splitting technology.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sher Bahadar Khan, Mohammad Sherjeel Javed Khan, Kalsoom Akhtar, Esraa M. Bakhsh, Tahseen Kamal, Abdullah M. Asiri, Yan Shen
Summary: The Fe-SnO2 photocatalytic system shows high efficiency in degrading CR dye and producing hydrogen gas, with stable activity maintained under different operating conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Muhammed Iberia Aydin, Huseyin Selcuk, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: Global water demand is increasing rapidly due to industrial activities and personal consumption. To achieve sustainable environmental goals, industries are adopting effective methods to treat and reuse wastewater. This study focuses on developing a photoelectrochemical reactor for treating textile wastewaters and reclaiming sodium hydroxide. The reactor combines aspects of photoelectrochemical cells and electrodialysis processes to achieve efficient treatment and hydrogen production.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hwapyong Kim, Joo Won Seo, Wookjin Chung, Ghulam Mustafa Narejo, Sung Wook Koo, Ji Su Han, Jiwoong Yang, Jae-Yup Kim, Su-Il In
Summary: Photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen production is a promising technology for establishing a sustainable carbon-neutral society. However, its commercialization is hindered by low efficiency and high cost. Recent studies on utilizing thermal effects in PEC have opened up new possibilities for enhancing its performance. This review provides an overview of the principles and equations related to the thermal effect on PEC, and categorizes materials into plasmonic metals, quantum dot-based semiconductors, and photothermal organic materials. The economic viability and challenges of these strategies are also discussed.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Canan Acar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ibrahim Dincer, Canan Acar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Ahmet Beskese, Gul Tekin Temur
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Canan Acar, Ahmet Beskese, Gul Tekin Temur
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Yusuf Bicer, Murat Emre Demir, Ibrahim Dincer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: This study investigates an integrated multigeneration system that can simultaneously produce hydrogen, electricity, heat, and methanol. The results show that the system is capable of producing hydrogen, heat, electricity, and methanol with overall energetic and exergetic efficiencies about 68% and 47%, respectively, demonstrating good performance in terms of energy and exergy efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Irem Firtina-Ertis, Canan Acar, Ercan Erturk
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer, Arun Mujumdar
Summary: This study comprehensively reviews recent advances in drying technologies and energy consumption, efficiency, and economic performances. The results indicate that refractance window drying technology has the highest sustainability ranking, while superheated steam drying technology has the lowest sustainability ranking. Additionally, novel approaches such as solar-based hybrid drying systems and refractance window drying hold promise as sustainable technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: This paper aims to comprehensively study hydrogen production options for a sustainable and carbon-free future. It outlines the benefits and challenges of these methods in providing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, meeting global energy demand, and achieving net-zero targets. The study evaluates sixteen hydrogen production methods based on various criteria and concludes that steam methane reforming with carbon capture could provide sustainable hydrogen in the near future, while photonics and thermal-based methods may be crucial for long-term sustainable hydrogen production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Canan Acar, Ibrahim Dincer