Golden hydrogen

Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Hematite-based photoelectrochemical interfaces for solar fuel production

Serena Berardi et al.

Summary: The production of solar fuels is an important strategy to meet the increasing global energy demand sustainably. Solar energy is abundant and inexhaustible, but intermittent. Photo-electrochemical cells are commonly used to store solar energy as chemical energy, and hematite is a promising material for this purpose.

INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Transparency and Morphology Control of Cu2O Photocathodes via an in Situ Electroconversion

Marina Caretti et al.

Summary: This study presents a new method for the fabrication of thin and homogeneous Cu2O films, which are used as photocathodes in photoelectrochemical water splitting cells. By in situ electroconversion of CuSCN, Cu2O films with controlled morphology were obtained. The results demonstrate that these Cu2O films exhibit promising performance for solar-driven hydrogen production.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A multi-perspective analysis of microclimate dynamics for air-based solar hydrogen production

Foster Lubbe et al.

Summary: This study focuses on the optimal control of water-from-air devices in microclimatic environments. The use of novel analysis techniques, such as wavelet transform coherence analysis, helps in understanding the complex processes within the microclimate. The study reveals that relative humidity and temperature are stratified near the ground, undergoing inversion twice a day. It is also observed that there is a possible link between absolute humidity and wind direction. The study proposes a two-tiered approach and suggests that wavelet transform coherence analysis can determine the propagation direction of humidification processes in the microclimate. The findings highlight the importance of microclimate monitoring and analysis in managing water-from-air systems.

HELIYON (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hydrogen economy and sustainable development goals: Review and policy insights

Pasquale Marcello Falcone et al.

Summary: This article discusses the potential of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source and its role in promoting the sustainable development of global industry and society. Hydrogen is becoming a key factor in driving a low-carbon economy, and further research is needed to explore its relationship with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Electrochemical catalysts to meet the challenge for sustainable fuel production from renewable energy

Anthony Harriman

Summary: Research into applicable catalysts for renewable energy conversion is ongoing, however, there is still no large-scale industrial process that economically uses renewable energy to split water and produce viable fuel, worth major financial investment.

CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Prospects and challenges in designing photocatalytic particle suspension reactors for solar fuel processing

Swarnava Nandy et al.

Summary: Research on photocatalytic approaches for the production of solar hydrogen or hydrocarbons focuses on water splitting, synthesis of photocatalyst materials, and compounds, and material-related challenges. The study establishes a link between thermodynamic limits, materials requirements, and conceptual reactor designs.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2021)

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Review Nuclear Science & Technology