MATERIALS


The development of materials that are able to increase the efficiency of solar fuels production is one of the challenges for the application of this technology. Selecting and controlling their preparation methods is crucial to optimise their chemical , textural, structural, morphological and optoelectronic characteristics.

In this sense ,FOTOFUEL aims at generating knowledge in order to control the main factors governing photocatalytic activity.

Our research on photoactive materials includes:

  • (I) Band gap engineering in inorganic semiconductors.
  • (II) Organo-inorganic heterojunctions.
  • (III) Heterogeneisation of molecular catalysts.

"El objetivo de FOTOFUEL es alcanzar un avance significativo en el desarrollo de materiales y dispositivos para la producción eficiente de combustibles solares a través de la búsqueda de sinergias y cooperación en red de los principales grupos de investigación en esta temática al tiempo que les dota de una plataforma de proyección internacional."