Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Fuels

This lecture explores the use of metal oxide semiconductors in solar fuel production, focusing on their properties, advantages, and challenges. The instructor discusses the importance of carrier dynamics and the application of small perturbation techniques like impedance spectroscopy to optimize photoelectrode performance. Recommendations for experimental measurements and data analysis models are provided, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the electronic transitions and charge storage mechanisms. The lecture concludes with insights on the efficiency improvements required for practical applications of metal oxide semiconductors in photoelectrochemical water splitting.