Semiconductors for Green Hydrogen Production: Comparative Renewable Energy Applications
Semiconductors for Green Hydrogen Production: Comparative Renewable Energy Applications
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.804112520034
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Palavras-chave: Células fotovoltaicas, Hidrogênio, Sustentabilidade, Semicondutores, Fotoeletroquímica
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Keywords: Photovoltaic cells, Hydrogen, Sustainability, Semiconductors, Photoelectrochemical
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Abstract: This chapter book mainly focuses on the recent advancements in the green hydrogen production using environmentally friendly approaches: Photovoltaic (PV) electrolyzers and Photoelectrochemical methods. First, an introduction with the basic topics of the hydrogen production and its applications is presented. Then, a comparison between photovoltaic (PV) cells and photoelectrochemical approach for sustainable H2 generation using sunlight is discussed. Important eco-friendly and cost-effective semiconductor oxides employed for hydrogen production are summarized. This is followed by an overview of economics evaluations in order to discuss on cost aspects of clean-hydrogen economy. Therefore, this chapter sum-up sunlight-based technologies for green hydrogen generation with an objective to decrease the world's dependence on fossil fuels.
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