Production of H2 by photocatalytic reforming (photoreforming) of oxygenated substrates is a feasible technology.
Semiconductor-based materials including noble or Earth-abundant metal co-catalysts exhibit high activities.
A range of biomass-derived substances and feedstocks can be employed as substrates for photoreforming.
This technology can be developed to valorise biomass-derived by-products or waste streams.
Sunlight energy utilisation by photoreforming is highly efficient.