Exploration of waste-generated nanocomposites as energy-driven systems for various methods of hydrogen production; A review. (30th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohamed Jan, Badrul; Bin Dahari, Mahidzal; Abro, Mehwish; Ikram, Rabia
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 47:Number 37(2022)
• Page Start: 16398
• Page End: 16423
• Publication Date: 2022-04-30
• Subjects: Waste materials -- Carbon -- Graphene derivatives -- Nanocomposites -- Photocatalysis -- Hydrogen; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.03.137
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: Recently, waste-generated nanomaterials have received a surge in consideration for energy production due to their excellent properties and eco-friendly effects. A plethora of literature has reported on the growing interest for the production of hydrogen (H2 ) by utilizing sunlight through water splitting and the recycling of bio-waste into organic catalysts. To the best of our knowledge, there has been no review on waste-derived nanocomposites for the production of H2 . Herein, potential methods, modes of fabrication, and the efficacy of synthesized nanocomposites for H2 production have been highlighted. Distinct attention has been given to waste-generated nanocomposites, including a variety of graphene nanomaterials. Remarkable efforts have been made to fabricate biomass-derived nanomaterials and to optimize their reaction conditions and efficient use in energy production. Finally, future prospects and challenges in improving photocatalytic H2 production are also summarized. Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: An overview of carbon materials including graphene nanocomposites for H2 production is abridged. Numerous remarkable methods for H2 production are highlighted. Efficacy of waste-derived nanocomposites for H2 production are provided through various methods. Strategies to advance the photocatalytic H2 and other energy production are summarized.