Photocatalytic overall water splitting is the only viable solar-to-fuel conversion technology. The research discloses an investigation process wherein by dissecting the photocatalytic water splitting device, electrocatalysts, and semiconductor photocatalysts can be independently studied, developed and optimized. The assumption of perfect catalysts leads to the realization that semiconductors are the limiting factor in photocatalysis. This dissertation presents a guideline for efficient photocatalysis using semiconductor particles developed from idealized theoretical simulations. No perfect catalysts exist; then the discussion focus on the development of efficient non-noble metal electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution from water reduction. Tungsten carbide (WC) is selective for the catalysis of hydrogen without the introduction of the reverse reaction of water formation, which is critical to achieving photocatalytic overall water splitting as demonstrated in this work. Finally, photoelectrochemistry is used to characterize thoroughly Cu-based p-type semiconductors with potential for large-scale manufacture. Artificial photosynthesis may be achieved by following the recommendations herein presented.

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<p>In this study, the main objective was to investigate the tolerance of platinum based binary anode catalysts for CO poisoning from 10ppm up to1000ppm and to identify the<br /> best anode catalysts for PEMFCs that tolerates the CO fed with reformed hydrogen.</p>

<p>As a source of life, water is one of the most precious commodities for all living organisms. Water resources are reported to be declining in numbers or the amount of water present and the existing onses are being polluted as a result of negligent human activities and intense industrialisation. thus, there is an ever increasing demand to monitor the quality of portable and waste water in our surroundings in real time. This study has been directed towards the prepaparation of polyanilines.</p>

<p>In this study, the main objective was to investigate the tolerance of platinum based binary anode catalysts for CO poisoning from 10ppm up to1000ppm and to identify the<br /> best anode catalysts for PEMFCs that tolerates the CO fed with reformed hydrogen.</p>

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<p>As a source of life, water is one of the most precious commodities for all living organisms. Water resources are reported to be declining in numbers or the amount of water present and the existing onses are being polluted as a result of negligent human activities and intense industrialisation. thus, there is an ever increasing demand to monitor the quality of portable and waste water in our surroundings in real time. This study has been directed towards the prepaparation of polyanilines.</p>

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD / As a source of life, water is one of the most precious commodities for all living organisms. Water resources are reported to be declining in numbers or the amount of water present and the existing onses are being polluted as a result of negligent human activities and intense industrialisation. thus, there is an ever increasing demand to monitor the quality of portable and waste water in our surroundings in real time. This study has been directed towards the prepaparation of polyanilines. / South Africa

Magister Scientiae - MSc / In this study, the main objective was to investigate the tolerance of platinum based binary anode catalysts for CO poisoning from 10ppm up to1000ppm and to identify the best anode catalysts for PEMFCs that tolerates the CO fed with reformed hydrogen. / South Africa

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