Cu-based photocatalysts are widely used for the photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 owing to
their non-toxicity, earth abundance, extended light absorption, suppressed charge …

Photocatalytic water splitting using sunlight is a promising technology capable of providing
high energy yield without pollutant byproducts. Herein, we review various aspects of this …

The reducing and capping agent of Pisonia Alba leaf extract were used in a green
production of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. UV–Vis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier …

This paper examines photocatalytic hydrogen production as a clean energy solution to
address challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. Advantages and …

Recently, great attention has been focused on hydrogen as a potential energy vector and on
the use of water-splitting technology as a clean and renewable means to generate hydrogen …

The oxides of copper (CuxO) are fascinating materials due to their remarkable optical,
electrical, thermal and magnetic properties. Nanostructuring of CuxO can further enhance …

The electrochemical method has been investigated for the synthesis of copper oxide
nanoparticles (CuO NPs) under different reaction conditions. The CuO NPs were used as …

The production of sustainable fuel such as hydrogen (H 2) from vast natural resources
including seawater and solar irradiation has caught the interest. Such continued initiative …

Transforming solar energy into chemicals through the photoelectrochemical or
photocatalytic water-splitting process is considered a powerful technique for implementing …

The waste coconut shell (WCS) was used for the preparation of nanoporous activated
carbon (NPAC) by chemical and physical activation method. The synthesized CuO …