Unveiling the photocatalyst surface poisoning during water splitting: mechanisms, theoretical modeling and anti-poisoning strategies

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the mechanisms underlying photocatalyst surface poisoning during water splitting and identify potential anti-poisoning strategies.
• Conducted theoretical modeling of photocatalytic processes
• Analyzed photocatalyst behavior under operational conditions
• Evaluated different anti-poisoning strategies and their effectiveness
• Identification of key mechanisms of surface poisoning affecting efficiency
• Demonstrated potential anti-poisoning strategies to improve hydrogen production
• Provided theoretical insights for future photocatalyst design