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Changes to platinum surface chemistry boost solar hydrogen production in organic photocatalysts

Researchers at EPFL’s LIMNO lab have discovered that varying halides can alter the surface chemistry of organic semiconductor nanoparticles, enhancing their ability to produce solar hydrogen by up to 50%. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and cost-effective methods for generating hydrogen from sunlight.

Changes to platinum surface chemistry boost solar hydrogen production in organic photocatalysts
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Researchers at EPFL’s LIMNO lab have discovered that varying halides can alter the surface chemistry of organic semiconductor nanoparticles, enhancing their ability to produce solar hydrogen by up to 50%. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and cost-effective methods for generating hydrogen from sunlight.

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  • Phys.org — Changes to platinum surface chemistry boost solar hydrogen production in organic photocatalysts

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