ABO3-based photocatalysts for water splitting

ABO(3)-based photocatalysts for water splitting were systematically reviewed in this manuscript. Crystal structure and chemical composition characteristics of ABO(3) materials were briefly introduced to guide the modification of ABO(3)-based photocatalysts. The ABO(3)-based photocatalysts were then reviewed in detail and divided into four groups based on the employed modification strategies, i.e., chemical component adjustment, micro-/nano-structure adjustment, local lattice structure adjustment, and application of the modification strategy of ABO(3) photocatalysts in designing A(x)B(y)O(z) photocatalysts. In this section, the recent research works on ABO(3)-based photocatalysts in our group were presented. Finally, application of ABO(3) photocatalysts in Z-scheme systems for overall water splitting was introduced. This review summarized the development of ABO(3)-based photocatalysts and showed the values and possible direction of future research, thereby offering a guide for photocatalytic water splitting. (c) 2012 Chinese Materials Research Society. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.