ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Contribution of Copper Slag to Water Treatment and Hydrogen Production by Photocatalytic Mechanisms in Aqueous Solutions: A Mini Review.
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- Copper Slag Cathodes for Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Generation: Corrosion and Electrochemical Insights for Saline Water Splitting.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising energy carrier, offering a viable solution to meet our current global energy demands. Solar energy is recognised as a primary source of renewable power, capable of producing hydrogen using solar cells. The pursuit of efficient, durable, and cost-effective photocatalysts is essential for the advancement of solar-driven hydrogen generation. Copper slag, a by-product of copper smelting and refining processes, primarily consists of metal oxides such as hematite, silica, and alumina. This composition makes it an attractive secondary resource for use as a photocatalyst, thereby diverting copper slag from landfills and generating 0.113 μmol/g h of hydrogen, as noted by Montoya. This review aims to thoroughly examine copper slag as a photocatalytic material, exploring its chemical, physical, photocatalytic, and electrochemical properties. Additionally, it evaluates its suitability for water treatment and its potential as an emerging material for large-scale solar hydrogen production.
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