Sep 03, 2026
Scientists Discover Spatially Ordered Heteroatoms Induce Bulk Polarization for Efficient Charge Separation in Photocatalysts
A research team from the Institute of Metal Research, together with collaborators, has revealed a new mechanism by which spatially ordered heteroatoms induce bulk polarization in nonpolar semiconductor photocatalysts, offering a promising pathway to overcoming the long-standing challenge of efficient charge separation for solar water splitting.
Catalysis;Chemical Engineering;Green Energy