New Pillared Nanoporous Materials for Hydrogen Production by Photoinduced Water Splitting

对传统能源供应有限的日益关注引发了世界范围内开发替代能源发电系统的努力。由阳光和水产生的氢气被认为是氢经济的最终解决方案。该项目解决了对更高效、更清洁的能源生产/利用方式的物质需求。新型纳米多孔材料具有更高的光催化分解水效率，将导致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，为更高效、更绿色的能源行业提供了创新纳米技术的新机遇。

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.