Metal-complex chromophores for solar hydrogen generation

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 603-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Jun Yuan ◽  
Zhen-Tao Yu ◽  
Da-Qin Chen ◽  
Zhi-Gang Zou
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Metal Complex ◽  
Metal Complexes ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Solar Hydrogen ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Exciting Area

Photoactive metal-complexes with applications in solar energy harvesting have been receiving profound research interest. We present in this exciting area the recent development of metal-complex chromophores as sensitizers and supramolecular photocatalysts to facilitate the conversion of solar energy into chemical hydrogen fuel.

IMPACT OF HYDROGEN ON THE ENVIRONMENT

2019 ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
J. Nowotny ◽  
T. N. Veziroglu
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Steam Reforming ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Solar Hydrogen ◽  
Direct Combustion ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact

The present work considers the impact of hydrogen fuel on the environment within the cycles of its generation and combustion. Hydrogen has been portrayed by the media as a fuel that is environmentally clean because its combustion results in the formation of harmless water. However, hydrogen first must be generated. The effect of hydrogen generation on the environment depends on the production process and the related byproducts. Hydrogen available on the market at present is mainly generated by using steam reforming of natural gas, which is a fossil fuel. Its byproduct is CO2, which is a greenhouse gas and its emission results in global warming and climate change. Therefore, hydrogen generated from fossil fuels is contributing to global warming to the similar extent as direct combustion of the fossil fuels. On the other hand hydrogen obtained from renewable energy, such solar energy, is environmentally clean during the cycles of its generation and combustion. Consequently, the introduction of hydrogen economy must be accompanied by the development of hydrogen that is environmentally friendly. The present work considers several aspects related to the generation and utilisation of hydrogen obtained by steam reforming and solar energy conversion (solar-hydrogen).

Poly(fluorene-co-thiophene)-based ionic transition-metal complex polymers for solar energy harvesting and storage applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Egle Puodziukynaite ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Kirk S. Schanze ◽  
John M. Papanikolas ◽  
John R. Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Transition Metal ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Metal Complex ◽  
Transition Metal Complex ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Ionic Transition ◽  
Complex Polymers ◽  
And Storage

A dual‐power‐path charge pump for solar‐energy harvesting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tin Wai Mui ◽  
Jianxin Yang ◽  
Yajun Lin ◽  
Yong Zhou ◽  
Yanqi Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Charge Pump ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Dual Power

scholarly journals A Cofacial Metal-Organic Framework Based Photocathode for Carbon Dioxide Reduction

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bowen Ding ◽  
Bun Chan ◽  
Nicholas Proschogo ◽  
Marcello Solomon ◽  
Cameron Kepert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Reduction ◽  
Solar Energy Harvesting ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Organic Framework

Innovative and robust photosensitisation materials play a cardinal role in advancing the combined effort towards efficient solar energy harvesting. Here, we demonstrate the photocathode functionality of a Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)...

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document