SiC: A Photocathode for Water Splitting and Hydrogen Storage

Abstract

A SiC way to split water: Illuminated p-type 4H-SiC, as a photocathode short-circuited to Pt, was found to split water (see picture). The hydrogen generated is stored to a considerable extent in the solid. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.