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Progress in Design Strategies for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Generation

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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) emerges as an environmentally sustainable oxidant with great potential in diverse fields. However, the efficiency of H2O2 generation via photocatalysis remains suboptimal. Fundamentally, this inefficiency stems from the rapid recombination of photogenerated electron–hole pairs, limited surface or interface activity, restricted solar light absorption, and poor selectivity. Here, we discuss the fundamental mechanisms of photocatalytic H2O2 generation over the key material systems and highlight the most effective design strategies to address the unmet challenges faced by these systems. This review not only discusses fundamental insights into the mechanisms of photocatalytic H2O2 generation but also provides perspectives on future directions for the development of photocatalytic materials with high-efficiency and stability in generating H2O2.

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Tran, H.H., Cao, T.M. & Van Pham, V. Progress in Design Strategies for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Generation. Top Catal (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-024-01936-6

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