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(Oxy)nitrides and Oxysulfides as Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting

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Overall water splitting to form hydrogen and oxygen using a particulate photocatalyst with solar energy is a promising process for clean hydrogen production in large-scale. In recent years, numerous attempts have been made for the development of photocatalysts that work under visible-light irradiation to efficiently utilize solar energy. This chapter presents recent research progress in the development of visible-light-driven photocatalysts, focusing on the refinement of non-oxide type photocatalysts such as (oxy)nitrides and oxysulfides. These materials harvest visible photons (450–700 nm), and work as stable photocatalysts for water reduction and oxidation under visible-light.

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Maeda, K., Takata, T., Domen, K. (2011). (Oxy)nitrides and Oxysulfides as Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting. In: Zang, L. (eds) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-638-2_14

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