Photon Upconversion Could Expand Solar Hydrogen Potential
Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a solid-state method for photon upconversion to improve the efficiency of photocatalytic water splitting. This discovery could potentially overcome the limitations of current green hydrogen production, which typically relies on ultraviolet light.
Why it matters
Advancing green hydrogen production is critical for decarbonizing heavy industries and providing long-term energy storage solutions.
When it comes to converting sunlight into useful energy, a lot of effort has been focused on photovoltaics, as this is a method that can convert a lot of the Sun's energy output into electricity.
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