Abstract
Over the past five years, donor/acceptor (D/A) bulk heterojunction (BHJ) photocatalysts, leveraging organic photovoltaic (OPV) materials, have witnessed remarkable progress in photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production. By integrating donor and acceptor materials with complementary absorption spectra, D/A BHJ photocatalysts achieve broad-spectrum light harvesting spanning from ultraviolet to near-infrared wavelengths. The nanoscale phase separation between donor and acceptor domains ensures efficient exciton dissociation, thereby enhancing solar energy conversion efficiency. In this mini-review, we explore how structural engineering strategies can transform high-performance OPV materials into efficient photocatalysts. Additionally, we highlight current challenges and provide forward-looking insights into three critical areas: hydrogen evolution rates, long-term stability, and cost-effectiveness. © 2025 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e00402 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Online published | 16 Jun 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - Aug 2025 |
Funding
The authors acknowledge the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China (24KJD150005).
Research Keywords
- Molecular structure modulation
- Organic D/A heterojunction
- Organic photovoltaic catalyst
- Organic photovoltaics
- Photocatalytic hydrogen production
