Artificial photosynthesisArtificial photosynthesis is a clean and advanced energy production technology that mimics the natural process of photosynthesis to convert solar energy to chemical fuels such as hydrogen or hydrocarbons. Artificial photosynthesisArtificial photosynthesis aims to tackle sustainable global energy requirements by the integration of photochemistryPhotochemistry, catalysis, and materials science. Recent advancements have led to the development of efficientEfficient photoelectrochemical cellsPhoto-electrochemical cell, molecular catalysts, and hybrid systems that are capable of converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide (CO2) into energy rich compounds. Despite these innovations the major challenges are in terms of circular economyCircular economy, renewable fuelRenewable fuel, system integration, and economic scalability. Overcoming these technical and commercial barriers is critical for transformation of artificial photosynthesisArtificial photosynthesis from laboratory research to practical and commercial applications.

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Artificial Photosynthesis: A Promising Clean Energy Source, Recent Breakthroughs and Challenges

  • Anwesha Bandyopadhyay,
  • Tarun Pal,
  • Puneet Kumar Singh

摘要

Artificial photosynthesisArtificial photosynthesis is a clean and advanced energy production technology that mimics the natural process of photosynthesis to convert solar energy to chemical fuels such as hydrogen or hydrocarbons. Artificial photosynthesisArtificial photosynthesis aims to tackle sustainable global energy requirements by the integration of photochemistryPhotochemistry, catalysis, and materials science. Recent advancements have led to the development of efficientEfficient photoelectrochemical cellsPhoto-electrochemical cell, molecular catalysts, and hybrid systems that are capable of converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide (CO2) into energy rich compounds. Despite these innovations the major challenges are in terms of circular economyCircular economy, renewable fuelRenewable fuel, system integration, and economic scalability. Overcoming these technical and commercial barriers is critical for transformation of artificial photosynthesisArtificial photosynthesis from laboratory research to practical and commercial applications.