Performance and stability of membrane-photoelectrode assemblies with BiVO 4 photoanodes for water splitting

Sustainable Energy & Fuels 2026 Open access

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Authors: Roberto Valenza, Sebastiano Gadolini, Isaac Holmes‐Gentle, Francesco Spanu, Elena Cristina Corbos, Sophia Haussener
DOI: 10.1039/d6se00417b
Cited by: 1
References: 81

Abstract

RHE as the hydration of the ionomer was reduced. The more acidic local pH at the ionomer-photoelectrode interface (compared to liquid water operation) accelerated the dissolution of the photoactive material in time, resulting in a faster decrease in the saturation current density. Membrane-photoelectrode assemblies have been demonstrated to expand practical device configurations beyond conventional planar setups. The remaining performance gap with respect to planar photoelectrodes highlights the gains that systematic optimisation of membrane-photoelectrode assemblies can still unlock.

Fields of Study & Subjects

TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
10
Issue
15
Pages
3669–3683
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN