Catalysis across spectrum and time : Spectroscopic and electrochemical insights for material and mechanistic response

The transition toward sustainable energy systems has motivated extensive research into scalable routes for solar fuel generation. Silicon-based photoelectrodes are particularly promising due to their favorable optoelectronic properties, abundance, and compatibility with established microfabrication techniques. Nano-microstructuring silicon can enhance photoelectrochemical performance by improving light absorption, charge separation, and catalytic activity for hydrogen production from water. My P