A study of water splitting techniques for hydrogen production as renewable energy

• Main Author: Syahirah Ruslan
• Format: text::Final Year Project
• Language: English US
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Water-Electrolysis; Hydrogen as fuel; Renewable energy source

The aim of this research study is to delve into the world of hydrogen production through water splitting. By splitting water components of hydrogen and oxygen, various methods were considered and studied. In this world that keeps draining on fossil fuels, hydrogen is the next channel of fuel. Water splitting through usage of photovoltaics to assist electro-catalysis appeared the best route for a cleaner energy production. Material properties play a huge role in affecting conversion efficiency from photon (solar) to energy (hydrogen). Semiconductors and cell configurations were studied to best fit a water splitting device. Simple methods like sol-gel and metal oxide decomposition were ones of the methods researchers employ. Cell architecture plays a huge role in efficiency of solar to hydrogen conversion. Recent findings showed that BiVO4 and TiO2 are the best catalyst for H2 production.