TY - JOUR
T1 - Role of quantum dots in photoelectrocatalytic technology
AU - Castillo-Cabrera, G. Xavier
AU - Vélez-Zambrano, Steven
AU - Espinoza-Montero, Patricio J.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2025.
PY - 2025/12
Y1 - 2025/12
N2 - Quantum dots (QDs) function as photon sensitizers in photoelectrocatalysis (PEC), enhancing the ability of bulk materials to harness a broad spectrum of photon energy. Through precise engineering, QDs facilitate the development of advanced strategies to synthesize high-performance photoelectrodes that improve the efficiency of light-driven technologies. This review highlights valuable insights in integrating QDs into PEC systems, focusing on heterojunction-mediated charge transfer. We explore their unique optoelectronic properties, the enhancement of conventional photoanodes and photocathodes, and strategies to optimize interfacial charge transfer dynamics for efficient photon-to-energy conversion. Finally, we discuss the advantages, limitations, and future prospects of QD-based PEC technology. (Figure presented.)
AB - Quantum dots (QDs) function as photon sensitizers in photoelectrocatalysis (PEC), enhancing the ability of bulk materials to harness a broad spectrum of photon energy. Through precise engineering, QDs facilitate the development of advanced strategies to synthesize high-performance photoelectrodes that improve the efficiency of light-driven technologies. This review highlights valuable insights in integrating QDs into PEC systems, focusing on heterojunction-mediated charge transfer. We explore their unique optoelectronic properties, the enhancement of conventional photoanodes and photocathodes, and strategies to optimize interfacial charge transfer dynamics for efficient photon-to-energy conversion. Finally, we discuss the advantages, limitations, and future prospects of QD-based PEC technology. (Figure presented.)
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024689743
U2 - 10.1038/s42004-025-01775-w
DO - 10.1038/s42004-025-01775-w
M3 - Artículo de revisión
AN - SCOPUS:105024689743
SN - 2399-3669
VL - 8
JO - Communications Chemistry
JF - Communications Chemistry
IS - 1
M1 - 394
ER -