Metal Halide Perovskites for Solar Fuel Production and Photoreactions

Photocatalysis is an easily configurable and cost-effective technology for the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy. Recently, increasing attention has been given to metal halide perovskite (MHP) photocatalysts because of the development of stabilization strategies for MHPs under reaction conditions. From this perspective, we first describe several substantial breakthroughs in the photocatalytic application of MHPs. Performance trends in the solar fuel production applications of MHPs, including photocatalytic H-2 generation and photocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions, are then described. Recent developments to extend the use of MHPs to various photocatalytic organic transformations are also highlighted. Finally, we propose several scientific challenges for the practical implications of MHPs for solar fuel production and various photoreactions.

Automated summary

Photocatalysis is a cost-effective technology for converting solar energy into chemical energy. Metal halide perovskite (MHP) photocatalysts have recently gained attention due to stabilization strategies developed for them under reaction conditions. Breakthroughs in the application of MHPs in catalyzing solar fuel production and organic transformations have been described, along with scientific challenges for their practical implications.