期刊
RARE METALS
卷 41, 期 4, 页码 1142-1159出版社
NONFERROUS METALS SOC CHINA
DOI: 10.1007/s12598-021-01875-1
关键词
Two-dimensional transition metal; van der Waals heterostructure; Photoelectrode; Photoelectrochemical cell; Water splitting
资金
- National Key R&D Program of China [2018YFA0306900, 2018YFA0209500]
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [21872114]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities [20720210009]
Hydrogen production by photoelectrochemical water splitting is an important method to convert solar energy into hydrogen energy. Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are considered promising photoelectrode materials with many advantages. This review introduces the mechanism of PEC water splitting, the advantages of 2D TMD-based heterostructures for photoelectrodes, and comprehensively reviews the design considerations for enhancing PEC efficiency.
Hydrogen production by photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting converts the inexhaustible supply of solar radiation to storable H-2 as clean energy and thus has received widespread attention. The efficiency of PEC water splitting is largely determined by the properties of the photoelectrodes. Two-dimensional (2D) layered transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are promising candidates for photoelectrodes due to their atomic layer thickness, tunable bandgap, large specific surface area, and high carrier mobility. Moreover, the construction of 2D TMDs heterostructures provides freedom in material design, which facilitates the further improvement of PEC water splitting. This review begins by describing the mechanism of PEC water splitting and the advantages of 2D TMD-based heterostructures for photoelectrodes. Then, the design considerations of the heterostructures for enhanced PEC efficiency are comprehensively reviewed with a focus on material selection, band engineering, surface modification, and long-term durability. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives for the development of photoelectrodes based on 2D TMDs heterostructures are addressed.
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