New Pillared Nanoporous Materials for Hydrogen Production by Photoinduced Water Splitting

对常规能源供应有限的日益关注促使全世界努力发展替代能源生产系统。从阳光和水中产生的氢被认为是氢经济的最终解决方案。该项目解决了更有效和更清洁的能源生产/利用方式的材料需求。光催化水分解效率提高的新型纳米多孔材料将引领能量转换材料技术的新突破。该制备方法也适用于其他功能层状材料，为创新纳米技术在更高效和更环保的能源工业中的应用提供了新的机会。

The increasing concern over the limited supply of conventional energy sources has triggered world-wide efforts in developing alternative energy generation systems. Hydrogen produced from sunlight and water is considered as an ultimate solution for the hydrogen economy. This project addresses the material needs for more efficient and cleaner means of generating/utilising energy. The novel nanoporous materials with increased photocatalytic water splitting efficiency will lead to new breakthrough in technologies for energy conversion materials. The preparation approach is also applicable to other functional layered materials, providing new opportunities for innovative nanotechnology to more efficient and greener energy industries.