With the rapid depletion of fossil fuels and increasing pollution,the development and utilization of clean energy are becoming increasingly important.Photocatalytic technology that converts solar energy into clean hydrogen energy is an effective solution.It is necessary to solve the contradiction between the bandgap of photocatalysts and the intensity of sunlight due to limitations in water splitting electrode potential.Therefore,it is highly significant to develop and utilize photocatalysts with visible light response capability.We review the development and principles of photocatalysts,discuss their immense potential for advancement,and introduce the most common photocatalysts and current research progress.
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