Progress in silicon-based materials for emerging solar-powered green hydrogen (H₂) production

Aminul Islam and Md. Tarekul Islam and Teo, Siow Hwa and Hasan Mahmud and A.M. Swaraz and Ariyan Islam Rehan and Adiba Islam Rasee and Khadiza Tul Kubra and Md. Munjur Hasan and Md. Shad Salman and R.M. Waliullah and Md. Nazmul Hasan and Md. Chanmiya Sheikh and Tetsuya Uchida and Mrs Eti Awual and Mohammed Sohrab Hossain and Hussein Znad and Md. Rabiul Awual (2025) Progress in silicon-based materials for emerging solar-powered green hydrogen (H₂) production. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 343. pp. 1-29. ISSN 0001-8686

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Abstract

The imperative demand for sustainable and renewable energy solutions has precipitated profound scientific investigations into photocatalysts designed for the processes of water splitting and hydrogen fuel generation. The abundance, low toxicity, high conductivity, and cost-effectiveness of silicon-based compounds make them attractive candidates for hydrogen production, driving ongoing research and technological advancements. Developing an effective synthesis method that is simple, economically feasible, and environmentally friendly is crucial for the widespread implementation of silicon-based heterojunctions for sustainable hydrogen production. Balancing the performance benefits with the economic and environmental considerations is a key challenge in the development of these systems. The specific performance of each catalyst type can vary depending on the synthesis method, surface modifications, catalyst loading, and reaction conditions. The confluence of high crystallinity, reduced oxygen concentration, and calcination temperature within the silicon nanoparticle has significantly contributed to its noteworthy hydrogen evolution rate. This review provides an up-to-date evaluation of Si-based photocatalysts, summarizing recent developments, guiding future research directions, and identifying areas that require further investigation. By combining theoretical insights and experimental findings, this review offers a comprehensive understanding of Si-based photocatalysts for water splitting. Through a comprehensive analysis, it aims to elucidate existing knowledge gaps and inspire future research directions towards optimized photocatalytic performance and scalability, ultimately contributing to the realization of sustainable hydrogen generation.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Silicon-based materials, Water splitting, Hydrogen, Sustainable, Clean and renewable energy
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK1-9971 Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > TK2896-2985 Production of electricity by direct energy conversion T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP1-1185 Chemical technology > TP155-156 Chemical engineering
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2025 15:37
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2025 15:37
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44471

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