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Bias-free solar hydrogen production at 19.8 mA cm−2 using perovskite photocathode and lignocellulosic biomass

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  • Yuri Choi

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Rashmi Mehrotra

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Sang-Hak Lee

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Trang Vu Thien Nguyen

    (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Inhui Lee

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Jiyeong Kim

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Hwa-Young Yang

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Hyeonmyeong Oh

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Hyunwoo Kim

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST)

  • Jae-Won Lee

    (Chonnam National University
    Chonnam National University)

  • Yong Hwan Kim

    (School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST
    Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, UNIST)

  • Sung-Yeon Jang

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST
    Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, UNIST)

  • Ji-Wook Jang

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST
    Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, UNIST
    Emergent Hydrogen Technology R&D Center, UNIST)

  • Jungki Ryu

    (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
    School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, UNIST
    Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, UNIST
    Emergent Hydrogen Technology R&D Center, UNIST)

Abstract

Solar hydrogen production is one of the ultimate technologies needed to realize a carbon-neutral, sustainable society. However, an energy-intensive water oxidation half-reaction together with the poor performance of conventional inorganic photocatalysts have been big hurdles for practical solar hydrogen production. Here we present a photoelectrochemical cell with a record high photocurrent density of 19.8 mA cm−2 for hydrogen production by utilizing a high-performance organic–inorganic halide perovskite as a panchromatic absorber and lignocellulosic biomass as an alternative source of electrons working at lower potentials. In addition, value-added chemicals such as vanillin and acetovanillone are produced via the selective depolymerization of lignin in lignocellulosic biomass while cellulose remains close to intact for further utilization. This study paves the way to improve solar hydrogen productivity and simultaneously realize the effective use of lignocellulosic biomass.

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  • Yuri Choi & Rashmi Mehrotra & Sang-Hak Lee & Trang Vu Thien Nguyen & Inhui Lee & Jiyeong Kim & Hwa-Young Yang & Hyeonmyeong Oh & Hyunwoo Kim & Jae-Won Lee & Yong Hwan Kim & Sung-Yeon Jang & Ji-Wook Ja, 2022. "Bias-free solar hydrogen production at 19.8 mA cm−2 using perovskite photocathode and lignocellulosic biomass," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-022-33435-1
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33435-1
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