A deep understanding of defects is essential for the optimization of materials for solar energy
conversion. This is particularly true for metal oxide photo (electro) catalysts, which typically …

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is considered as a promising technology for
producing clean energy such as hydrogen. The urgent challenge in this field is how to …

Bismuth (Bi)-based photocatalysts have been attracting a lot of attention due to their visible-
light-responsive properties, unique layer framework and adjustable electronic band …

To settle the slow water oxidation kinetics and charge recombination of BiVO4 photoanodes,
boron-treated BiVO4 combined with a NiFeOx electrocatalyst (NiFeOx/B/BiVO4) electrode is …

Photostability is one of the most essential properties for evaluating photoelectrochemical
(PEC) water splitting performance on semiconductors. Herein, the oxygen‐deficiency …

The ability to engineer a photoelectrode surface is pivotal for optimizing the properties of any
photoelectrode used for solar fuel production. Altering crystal facets exposed on the surface …

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a promising approach for renewable solar light
conversion. However, surface Fermi level pinning (FLP), caused by surface trap states …

Although defect design is an essential means of improving the performance of photocatalytic
materials, defect introduction is not always beneficial. Current defect engineering focuses on …

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting has been regarded as a promising technology
for sustainable hydrogen production. The development of efficient photoelectrode materials …

Semiconductor vacancy engineering has remained a prominent growing field over the past
several decades. Modulating electronic structures and surface properties has sparked …