Harnessing solar energy for renewable fuel production through artificial photosynthesis offers an ideal solution to the current energy and environmental crises.Among various methods,photoelectrochemical(PEC)water spli...Harnessing solar energy for renewable fuel production through artificial photosynthesis offers an ideal solution to the current energy and environmental crises.Among various methods,photoelectrochemical(PEC)water splitting stands out as a promising approach for direct solar-driven hydrogen production.Enhancing the efficiency and stability of photoelectrodes is a key focus in PEC water-splitting research.Tantalum nitride(Ta_(3)N_(5)),with its suitable band gap and band-edge positions for PEC water splitting,has emerged as a highly promising photoanode material.This review begins by introducing the history and fundamental characteristics of Ta_(3)N_(5),emphasizing both its advantages and challenges.It then explores methods to improve light absorption efficiency,charge separation and transfer efficiency,surface reaction rate,and the stability of Ta_(3)N_(5) photoanodes.Additionally,the review discusses the progress of research on tandem PEC cells incorporating Ta_(3)N_(5) photoanodes.Finally,it looks ahead to future research directions for Ta_(3)N_(5) photoanodes.The strategic approach outlined in this review can also be applied to other photoelectrode materials,providing guidance for their development.展开更多
文摘Harnessing solar energy for renewable fuel production through artificial photosynthesis offers an ideal solution to the current energy and environmental crises.Among various methods,photoelectrochemical(PEC)water splitting stands out as a promising approach for direct solar-driven hydrogen production.Enhancing the efficiency and stability of photoelectrodes is a key focus in PEC water-splitting research.Tantalum nitride(Ta_(3)N_(5)),with its suitable band gap and band-edge positions for PEC water splitting,has emerged as a highly promising photoanode material.This review begins by introducing the history and fundamental characteristics of Ta_(3)N_(5),emphasizing both its advantages and challenges.It then explores methods to improve light absorption efficiency,charge separation and transfer efficiency,surface reaction rate,and the stability of Ta_(3)N_(5) photoanodes.Additionally,the review discusses the progress of research on tandem PEC cells incorporating Ta_(3)N_(5) photoanodes.Finally,it looks ahead to future research directions for Ta_(3)N_(5) photoanodes.The strategic approach outlined in this review can also be applied to other photoelectrode materials,providing guidance for their development.
