A novel geo-photocatalyst, an iron-containing layered clay mineral, for photocatalytic H₂ evolution from water

Abstract

Iron-containing phyllosilicate clay mineral is presented as the first example of naturally occurring photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution from water. Sodium-proton ion exchange and immobilization of Pt nanoparticles were examined to...

Water-soluble fullerenol-mediated electron transfer in molecular systems toward enhanced solar hydrogen production

“…With the ever-increasing consumption of fossil fuels, the related environmental problems and energy shortage urgently call for the development of clean energy. 1,2 Hydrogen (H 2 ) is a potential energy source because of its high combustion calorific value with only water as the product. Photocatalytic water splitting is one of the effective and sustainable ways to produce H 2 .…”