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Title: An Emerging Trend in the Synthesis of Iron Titanate Photocatalyst Toward Water Splitting
Abstract Hydrogen gas is a prominent focus in pursuing renewable and clean alternative energy sources. The quest for maximizing hydrogen production yield involves the exploration of an ideal photocatalyst and the development of a simple, cost‐effective technique for its generation. Iron titanate has garnered attention in this context due to its photocatalytic properties, affordability, and non‐toxic nature. Over the years, different synthesis routes, different morphologies, and some modifications of iron titanate have been carried out to improve its photocatalytic performance by enhancing light absorption in the visible region, boosting charge carrier transfer, and decreasing recombination of electrons and holes. The use of iron titanate photocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction has seen an upward trend in recent times, and based on available findings, more can be done to improve the performance. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of photocatalysis for hydrogen generation, encompassing the synthesis, morphology, and application of iron titanate‐based photocatalysts. The discussion delves into the limitations of current methodologies and present and future perspectives for advancing iron titanate photocatalysts. By addressing these limitations and contemplating future directions, the aim is to enhance the properties of materials fabricated for photocatalytic water splitting.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2122067 2000310
PAR ID:
10562183
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
MDPI
Date Published:
Journal Name:
The Chemical Record
Volume:
24
Issue:
5
ISSN:
1527-8999
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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