2D phosphorene as a water splitting photocatalyst: fundamentals to applications
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2016
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Rahman, M.
Kwong, C.
Davey, K.
Qiao, S.
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Energy and Environmental Science, 2016; 9(3):709-728
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Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, Chi Wai Kwong, Kenneth Davey and Shi Zhang Qiao
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Hydrogen from direct splitting of water molecules using photons is reckoned to be a sustainable and renewable energy solution for the post fossil-fuel era. Efficient photocatalysts, including metal-free photocatalysts, are key determinants of cost-effective hydrogen generation at a large-scale. The search for new materials that are metal-free is therefore ongoing. Recently, 2D phosphorene, a phosphorus analogue of graphene, has been added as a new semiconductor to the family of monolayer-flatland materials. In this review, we focus on analysing the fundamental electronic, optical and chemical properties of 2D phosphorene and assess its suitability as a metal-free water splitting photocatalyst. We also critically analyse its stability against claims from environmental antagonists and attempt to predict its future as a photocatalyst. This review provides timely information for researchers, scientists and professionals devoted to materials research for photocatalysis.
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