An overview of photocatalyst eco-design and development for green hydrogen production

Photocatalysis emerged as a promising alternative to address fossil fuel scarcity and the limitations of other clean energy sources. Photocatalysis enables hydrogen production via water splitting, using photocatalysts and light irradiation, which can be stored and utilized across various applications. Photocatalysis has exhibited significant improvements and promising yields in hydrogen production, surpassing its initial stages. The current photocatalyst market offers diverse materials with unique characteristics, and continuous evolution is observed in their synthesis methods. This contribution aims to compile recent literature on advancements in photocatalysts for hydrogen production, with particular emphasis on photocatalyst type, hydrogen production performance and market trends.