Fundamental aspects of photoelectrochemical water splitting at semiconductor electrodes

Fundamental aspects of light-driven water splitting are reviewed with emphasis on the kinetics and mechanism of the oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions at semiconductor photoelectrodes. Information provided by in operando techniques is discussed and related to the mechanisms of light-driven reactions and catalysis.

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This review focuses on the fundamental aspects of light-driven water splitting, specifically looking at the kinetics and mechanisms of the oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions at semiconductor photoelectrodes. The discussion also explores the information provided by in operando techniques and its relevance to the mechanisms of light-driven reactions and catalysis.