Solar Water Splitting
PV-Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical, Photothermal, Photocatalyst, and Photobiological Methods
- 1st Edition - February 15, 2025
- Latest edition
- Authors: Valiollah Mirkhani, Mahmood Tavakoli Hafshejani, Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh, Mehrnaz Bahadori
- Language: English
Solar Water Splitting: PV-Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical, Photothermal, Photocatalyst, and Photobiological Methods is a fundamental resource offering detailed informati… Read more
Solar Water Splitting: PV-Electrolysis, Photoelectrochemical, Photothermal, Photocatalyst, and Photobiological Methods is a fundamental resource offering detailed information on PV-electrolysis, photoelectrochemical, photothermal, photocatalyst, photobiological, and other innovative methods for the production of hydrogen gas, as well as presenting the theory, design, and materials involved. This is supported by application examples and recent developments in areas such as tandem cells, dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells, and perovskite cells for solar water splitting.
This book will be of interest to researchers, scientists, and advanced students across solar energy, renewable energy, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and materials science, as well as engineers and industrial personnel with an interest in water splitting, solar cells, and hydrogen production.
- Introduces the theory, design, and materials of solar water splitting
- Provides in-depth coverage of a range of processes and applications
- Reviews current progress and considers future opportunities
Academic: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students across solar energy, renewable energy, chemistry, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and materials science. Industry: Engineers, R&D professionals, and other personnel with an interest in water splitting, solar cells, hydrogen production, semiconductors, photocatalysts, photoelectrochemical processes, and coatings
1. Introduction to solar water splitting
2. Water splitting theory
3. PV-electrolysis water splitting
4. Photocatalyst water splitting
5. Photoelectrochemical water splitting
6. Design of PEC Cells for water splitting
7. Photo-thermal water splitting
8. Plasmonic solar water splitting
9. Photobiological water splitting
10: New perspectives and a review of progress in solar water splitting
2. Water splitting theory
3. PV-electrolysis water splitting
4. Photocatalyst water splitting
5. Photoelectrochemical water splitting
6. Design of PEC Cells for water splitting
7. Photo-thermal water splitting
8. Plasmonic solar water splitting
9. Photobiological water splitting
10: New perspectives and a review of progress in solar water splitting
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 15, 2025
- Language: English
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Valiollah Mirkhani
Dr. Valiollah Mirkhani received his B.Sc. (1993) in Applied Chemistry, M.Sc. (1995) in Inorganic Chemistry, and Ph.D. degree in Inorganic Chemistry from Isfahan University, Iran, in 1999. After completing his Ph.D. degree, he continued his activities as an Assistant Professor at the University of Isfahan. Dr. Mirkhani is a member of the editorial board of Inorganic Chemistry Research and Nanochemistry Research and has published more than 400 scientific papers with over 11000 citations.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, Catalysis and Renewable Energy Division, University of Isfahan, IranMH
Mahmood Tavakoli Hafshejani
Dr. Mahmood Tavakoli Hafshejani received his B.Sc. in Chemistry from the Islamic Azad University Firoozabad Branch in 2013, his M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry in 2014, and joined the University of Isfahan to pursue his Ph.D., continuing his activity in the field of solar water splitting under the supervision of Prof. Valiollah Mirkhani. His research interests are synthesizing and characterizing Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, Solar cells, and hydrogen production.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, Renewable Energy Division, University of Isfahan, IranMN
Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh
Dr. Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Nanobiotechnology Laboratory at the University of Qom. Mahmoud’s research explores the synthesis of biowaste and nature-inspired (nano)materials and advanced functional porous materials for environmental applications, catalysis, and energy conversion. He received several national awards from his country including the 2021 Abu Rayhan Prize from the Iranian Academy of Sciences for the Top Young Chemist of Iran and the 2020 Distinguished Researcher Award from the Iran Science Elites Federation. In 2023, He visited Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), Germany, as a guest researcher under a Senior Research Fellowship to carry out research on lignin-based materials. At present, he is the scientific advisor of industry and has received research funding from different institutions and corporate entities. His passion is mentoring and developing young scientists and technical personnel.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom, IranMB
Mehrnaz Bahadori
Dr. Mehrnaz Bahadori finished her B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry in 2004 and M.Sc. in 2008 at Razi University (Kermanshah, Iran), and graduated in 2017 in Inorganic Chemistry at Isfahan University, where she continued her research as a postdoctoral researcher. Her research interests are the synthesis, characterization, and modification of metal-organic frameworks, heterogenization of the enzymes, polyoxometalate, and homogenous catalysts on different supports such as metal-organic frameworks, zeolites, dendrimers, and carbon nanotubes.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, Catalysis Division, University of Isfahan, IranRead Solar Water Splitting on ScienceDirect