Photoelectrochemical processes due to the symbiosis of photochemical and electrochemical processes result in unique reaction pathways and products. This technique catalysed by nanomaterials is extensively used to harness sunlight for production of fuels and chemical feedstocks. This book explains the basic concepts of photoelectrochemistry as well as their application in the generation of solar fuels from water, CO2 and N2 as feedstocks. It also contains standard methodologies and benchmarks of fuel production including current state of the art in nanocatalysts as well as their mechanism of action. This book:
Explores fundamentals and real-time applications of photoelectrochemistry in fuel generation
Reviews basic theory and best-known catalysts and best conditions/processes for fuel generation in each of the chapters
Covers standard methodologies, processes, and limitations for large-scale applications
Focusses on sustainable production of fuels from renewable energy and resources
This book aims at graduate students/researchers in chemical, energy and materials engineering.