Advanced and In Situ Analytical Methods for Solar Fuel Materials

Top Curr Chem. 2016:371:253-324. doi: 10.1007/128_2015_650.

Abstract

In situ and operando techniques can play important roles in the development of better performing photoelectrodes, photocatalysts, and electrocatalysts by helping to elucidate crucial intermediates and mechanistic steps. The development of high throughput screening methods has also accelerated the evaluation of relevant photoelectrochemical and electrochemical properties for new solar fuel materials. In this chapter, several in situ and high throughput characterization tools are discussed in detail along with their impact on our understanding of solar fuel materials.

Keywords: Electrocatalysis; In operando; In situ; Photocatalysis; Solar fuels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.