Photovoltaic-Assisted Photo(electro)catalytic Hydrogen Production: A Review

The idea of supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has inspired researchers around world to explore more environmentally friendly energy generation and production methods, especially those related solar hydrogen energy. Among various available sustainable technologies, photo(electro)catalytic been competitively explored, benefiting from its versatile platform utilize for green production. Nevertheless, bottleneck this system lies within high voltage required water electrolysis (>1.23 V), which affects economic prospects technology. In regard, coupling with a solar-powered photovoltaic (PV) (PV-PEC) unleash fascinating properties readiness heightened attention among scientific community. context, review begins by elucidating basic principles PV-PEC systems, followed an exploration types PV technology different semiconductors used as photocatalysts in PEC system. Subsequently, main challenges faced are presented, covering areas such efficiency, stability, cost-effectiveness. Finally, delves into recent research discussing advancements breakthroughs promising Furthermore, provides forecast future system, highlighting potential continued development widespread implementation key player