Photochemical Splitting of Water: Fundamentals to Applications

Photochemical Splitting of Water: Fundamentals to Applications brings together the very latest information on photochemical water splitting for hydrogen production, covering basic concepts, mechanisms, instrumentation, experimental set-up, analysis, materials used as catalysts, innovative methods, and future opportunities. The first part of the book introduces the role of water splitting and hydrogen production in the current and future global energy mix, and then provides a basic understanding of the theories behind photochemical water splitting, instrumentation, experimental set-up, and the criteria for the selection of materials. The second section offers thorough coverage of the use of specific cutting-edge active materials in photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic water splitting processes, discussing recent advances and future opportunities. The final chapters of the book focus on challenges, emerging trends, and key opportunities for the future, including tandem approaches that combine a solar cell with a suitably formulated water splitting cell. A glossary of technical terms is also included, providing a clear explanation of the main concepts. This book is of interest to all those with an interest in water splitting for hydrogen production and clean energy, including postdoctoral students, researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, R&D, and industry personnel. Consolidates and analyzes the state-of-the-art in water splitting for hydrogen productionOffers case studies, visuals, and practical information, to support selection, efficiency, and scale-upIncludes key concepts and fundamental methods, and the context of the future global energy landscape INDICE: Section I1. Potential of water splitting in the global energy future2. Concepts, kinetics and mechanism of water splitting3. Technologies for water splitting4. Instrumentation and experimental set-up for measuring hydrogen from water splitting5. Photocatalytic water splitting6. Photoelectrochemical water splitting7. Selection of materials and cell design for water splittingSection II8. Noble metal-based catalysts9. Noble metal free catalysts - oxides, chalcogenides, nitrides, oxynitrides - for water splitting10. Metal ion incorporated metal oxides for water splitting11. Plasmonic material and QD sensitized photocatalysts for water splitting12. Carbon based materials for water splitting13. MOF assisted water splitting14. 2D materials for water splitting15. Conjugated polymer materials for water splitting16. Role of co-catalysts in water splitting17. Nanostructured materials for water splittingSection III18. Photovoltaic electrochemical integration for water splitting19. Challenges for photoelectrochemical water splitting technology for the near future Glossary of technical terms

• ISBN: 978-0-443-29064-0
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 450
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2025
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés