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Solar to chemical energy conversion from water by powdered photocatalyst is one of the most promising approaches. In this chapter, we will introduce some bases of photocatalytic water splitting, and key issues and challenges for solar water splitting. At the same time, the basic mechanism, processes, reaction systems as well as strategies for light absorption, charge separation and catalytic conversion will be summarized and discussed.
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Zhang, F., Li, C. (2016). Semiconductor-Based Photocatalytic Water Splitting. In: Sugiyama, M., Fujii, K., Nakamura, S. (eds) Solar to Chemical Energy Conversion. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 32. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25400-5_18
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