Graphene‐Based Photocatalysts for Solar‐Fuel Generation

The production of solar fuel through photocatalytic water splitting and CO2 reduction using photocatalysts has attracted considerable attention owing to the global energy shortage and growing environmental problems. During the past few years, many studies have demonstrated that graphene can markedly enhance the efficiency of photocatalysts for solar-fuel generation because of its unique 2D conjugated structure and electronic properties. Herein we summarize the recent advances in the application of graphene-based photocatalysts for solar-fuel production, including CO2 reduction to hydrocarbon fuel and water splitting to H2. A brief overview of the fundamental principles for splitting of water and reduction of…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 51320105001, 21403079, 51272199, 21177100, 21433007
• NK
  National Key Research and Development Program of China

  Award: 2013CB632402