Will solar-driven water-splitting devices see the light of day?

James R. McKone, Nathan S. Lewis, Harry B. Gray

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Abstract

Through decades of sustained effort, researchers have made substantial progress on developing technologies for solar-driven water splitting. Nevertheless, more basic research is needed before prototype devices with a chance for commercial success can be demonstrated. In this Perspective, we summarize the major design constraints that motivate continued research in the field of solar-driven water splitting. Additionally, we discuss key device components that are now available for use in demonstration systems and prototypes. Finally, we highlight research areas where breakthroughs will be critical for continued progress toward commercial viability for solar-driven water-splitting devices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)407-414
Number of pages8
JournalChemistry of Materials
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 14 2014

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Keywords

  • electrocatalysis
  • HER
  • hydrogen evolution
  • ion-exchange membrane
  • OER
  • oxygen evolution
  • photoelectrochemistry
  • semiconductor
  • solar fuels

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  • Materials Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Chemistry(all)

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Will solar-driven water-splitting devices see the light of day? / McKone, James R.; Lewis, Nathan S.; Gray, Harry B.

In: Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 26, No. 1, 14.01.2014, p. 407-414.

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McKone, JR, Lewis, NS & Gray, HB 2014, 'Will solar-driven water-splitting devices see the light of day?', Chemistry of Materials, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 407-414. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm4021518
McKone JR, Lewis NS, Gray HB. Will solar-driven water-splitting devices see the light of day? Chemistry of Materials. 2014 Jan 14;26(1):407-414. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm4021518
McKone, James R. ; Lewis, Nathan S. ; Gray, Harry B. / Will solar-driven water-splitting devices see the light of day?. In: Chemistry of Materials. 2014 ; Vol. 26, No. 1. pp. 407-414.
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