This feature article is led by Prof. Yanbo Li and Dr. Beibei Zhang ( Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China ), who have been dedicated to enhancing the efficiencies of the three fundamental processes in photoelectrocatalysis: light absorption, photogenerated carrier separation, and surface catalytic conversion.
Through these efforts, Li’s group has achieved progressive improvements in the half-cell solar-to-hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiency record of the Ta 3 N 5 photoanode. Specifically, they have highlighted the following key points:
These advancements represent significant contributions to the field of photoelectrocatalysis and hold promise for further improving the efficiency and stability of PEC water splitting systems. The improvements in the efficiency of the Ta 3 N 5 photoanode to a record-high level of above 4% are noteworthy. These research advances have important guiding significance for the further development of the PEC field, and are expected to further improve the efficiency and stability of PEC water splitting systems.
See the article:
Engineering Tantalum Nitride for Efficient Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-024-2058-9
Science China Chemistry