A porphyrin polyethylenimine polymer as an effective photosensitiser for hydrogen evolution

Sustainable Energy & Fuels 2026 Open access

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Authors: Patrick Loftus, Leila Tabrizi, Michael P. Brandon, Mary T. Pryce
DOI: 10.1039/d5se01588j
Cited by: 2
References: 69

Abstract

A novel polyethylenimine-porphyrin polymer (PEI-ZnTPP) is reported as a highly effective photosensitiser for TiO 2 -based photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, delivering one of the highest reported rates for polymer-TiO 2 composites (34 675 µmol g −1 h −1 ).

Fields of Study & Subjects

TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
10
Issue
6
Pages
1408–1418
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN