What Are the Recent Advances in Catalysis for Solar Fuels?
Recent advances include:
- Photocatalysts: Materials that absorb sunlight and facilitate chemical reactions. Recent progress in heterostructured photocatalysts has shown promise in improving efficiency. - Electrocatalysts: Catalysts that operate in electrochemical cells. Advances in bimetallic and alloy catalysts have led to improved performance in both water splitting and CO2 reduction. - Bio-inspired Catalysts: Mimicking natural enzymes, these catalysts offer high specificity and efficiency. Artificial photosynthesis systems are a notable example.
