Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production
Keerthana Rajaram, Balaji Parasuraman, Pazhanivel Thangavelu
Hydrogen energy (H2) is a promising alternative to fossil fuels, with photocatalytic hydrogen production emerging as a sustainable and cost-effective method. However, the development of efficient, eco-friendly photocatalysts remains challenging. Microwave-assisted synthesis offers a better solution by enabling rapid, clean, and energy-efficient fabrication of photocatalytic materials like transition metal oxides, dichalcogenides, and carbon-based compounds. Unlike conventional heating, microwaves generate heat internally within the sample, allowing uniform and precise temperature control. This precise temperature-controlled mechanism makes the microwave-assisted method an attractive technique for large-scale production. In this chapter, we provide a comprehensive overview of microwave-assisted synthesis techniques and their influence in hydrogen production, emphasizing their advantages in photocatalyst fabrication.
Keywords
Photocatalyst, Microwave-Assisted, Hydrogen Production, Synthesis Methods, Rapid Heating
Published online 4/5/2026, 33 pages
Citation: Keerthana Rajaram, Balaji Parasuraman, Pazhanivel Thangavelu, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 189, pp 435-467, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904039-14
Part of the book on Microwave-Assisted Synthesis
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