A facile synthesis method of TiO2@SiO2 porous core shell structure for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Silica Aerogels as a Promising Vehicle for Effective Water Splitting for Hydrogen Production

This comprehensive review explores silica aerogels and their application in environmental remediation. Due to rapid growth in the consumption of energy and water resources, the purification of contaminated resources for use by humankind should be considered important. The primary objectives of this review are to assess the evolving landscape of silica aerogels, their preparation, and drying techniques, and to discuss the main findings from a wide range of empirical studies and theoretical perspectives. Based on a significant amount of research, this review provides information about aerogels' capabilities as an adsorbent and catalyst. The analysis spans a variety of contexts for the generation of hydrogen and the degradation of the dyes employed in industry, showing better performance in environmental remediation. The implications of this review point to the need for well-informed policies, innovative synthesis strategies, and ongoing research to harness the full potential for environmental management.

MOF-derived porous TiO2 decorated with n-type Cu2O for efficient photocatalytic H2 evolution

Type-I Cu2O/TiO2 with a porous structure has excellent photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production because of the effectively separated electron–hole pairs.