Photoelectrochemistry in Solar Energy Utilization

Solar energy conversion is of great significance for energy applications, as it not only helps to protect the environment and achieve sustainability and stability of energy supply but also brings significant economic and social benefits. Although photoelectrochemistry presents great potential in solar energy utilization, there are still some technical challenges and unclear mechanisms. These include methods and theories on effectively improving the light absorption and conversion capability of semiconductor materials, the separation and transport of photogenerated carriers, and device assembly. To address these issues, researchers have continuously explored new materials, processes, and reaction mechanisms to achieve breakthroughs and advances in photoelectrochemical applications. In the future, with the continuous development of materials science, nanotechnology, and electrochemistry, the applications of photoelectrochemistry in solar energy utilization will become more extensive and in-depth.

This Research Topic, "Photoelectrochemistry in Solar Energy Utilization," aims to comprehensively introduce cutting-edge research, the latest research progress, and research hotspots related to photoelectrochemistry in the process of solar energy utilization. This includes photon capture and utilization, carrier separation, transport, and extraction processes in photoelectric devices. By focusing on core challenges in the field of photoelectrochemistry during the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy or chemical energy, it provides a new research perspective on methods and mechanisms to enhance the photoelectrochemical properties of semiconductor materials. This Research Topic includes photoelectrochemistry applications in solar cells, photoelectrochemical water splitting, and CO₂conversion.

• Photoelectrochemistry in Solar Cells
• Photoelectrochemistry in Water Splitting
• Photoelectrochemistry in CO₂Conversion

Types of manuscripts should include research articles and reviews. Both full-length articles, communications, mini-reviews, and long reviews are acceptable.

Keywords: Photoelectrochemistry, Solar Energy, Photocatalysis, Photoelectrocatalysis, Solar cells, Watersplitting

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