Role of Catalyst Transformations, Defect Reconstruction, and Seawater Splitting under a Broad Solar Spectrum using MOF-derived (Cu)TiO2 Model System

Key Points

• The central aim is to investigate the role of defects and their transformations in enhancing the efficiency of photocatalysts for seawater splitting under solar illumination.
• Utilized MOF-derived (Cu)TiO2 as a model system
• Assessed semiconductor defect engineering techniques
• Analyzed structural transformations of catalysts during reactions
• Evaluated photocatalytic efficiency across a broad solar spectrum
• Identified that defect evolution significantly improves photocatalytic performance
• Observed structural changes in catalysts during seawater splitting
• Demonstrated effective sunlight utilization for enhanced reaction rates

Abstract