Immobilization of Photocatalysts on Spider Silk-Based Membranes for Continuous Hydrogen Production.

ABSTRACT: The demand for green and sustainable energy sources is rapidly increasing. Hydrogen is an emission-less energy source, but current production methods are energy-consuming, making hydrogen in part unattractive compared to conventional energy sources. However, photocatalytic hydrogen production, which harnesses solar energy to produce hydrogen as an energy storage medium, is a promising approach in this context. Typically, inorganic materials provided as nanoparticles are used as catalysts in this process but pose challenges concerning recycling and reuse. Further, the immobilization of the nanoparticles is necessary to allow the large-scale application for hydrogen production. Due to its extraordinary mechanical properties, biodegradability, and ability for genetic modification, recombinant

SUBMITTER: Schiller T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12355229 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature