Recent Developments in Functional Materials for Artificial Photosynthesis

Artificial photosynthesis converts solar energy into useful fuels using solar-powered photocatalysis, generating energy from water and CO 2 reduction. This book provides an overview of recently developed multifunctional materials as visible light-driven catalysts, their mechanisms, and applications in solar energy utilisation and conversion, with chapters focusing on industrial applications. It is suitable for industry professionals, researchers, and students interested in photocatalysis research and its potential applications in the energy domain.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Artificial photosynthesis is a groundbreaking process that converts solar energy into valuable fuels, marking a significant milestone in the production of clean energy for our planet. Through the utilization of solar-powered photocatalysis, energy is generated from the reduction of water and CO 2. This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of recently developed multifunctional materials, serving as visible light-driven catalysts, their mechanisms, and applications in solar energy utilization and conversion. Chapters shed light on the use of diverse approaches, including molecular catalysis, nanomaterials systems, and thin films, to drive the solar-driven evolution of renewable fuels such as hydrogen. This groundbreaking work is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of this field, with chapters particularly relevant for those interested in pursuing industrial applications. With in-depth discussions spanning from understanding to engineering of materials and applied devices, it caters to industry professionals, researchers, and students seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of photocatalysis research and its potential applications in the energy domain.

Weight: 734g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839164422