Plasmon-enhanced solar water splitting with metal oxide nanostructures: A brief overview of recent trends

Abstract

In the last decade, the surface plasmon resonance-enhanced solar water splitting (SWS) has been actively investigated for improved hydrogen production. In this mini-review, we briefly introduce the mechanisms for plasmon-enhanced SWS and then review some representative studies related to these mechanisms. In addition, we also briefly discuss how metal oxide geometry affects the SWS activity in combined metal--semiconductor nanostructures. Finally, we summarize the recent discoveries and proposed a future vision for plasmon-enhanced SWS with metal oxide nanostructures.

Keywords

surface plasmon resonance / solar water splitting / nanostructures / noble metals / metal oxides

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the NU Social Policy grant.

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