BibTex format
@article{Pratomo:2026:10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120474,
author = {Pratomo, U and Tsary, DH and Rachmadona, N and Kurnia, I and Noviyanti, AR and Pratama, RA and Primadona, I and Mulyana, JY and Kafizas, A},
doi = {10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120474},
journal = {Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry},
title = {Recent advances in developing bridging materials between the interfaces of BiVO photoanodes for water splitting applications: a comprehensive review},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120474},
volume = {1020},
year = {2026}
}
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TY - JOUR
AB - Green hydrogen has established its position as a potential alternative to fossil fuels due to its high energy density, versatility in upgrading chemicals and decarbonizing industrial processes, and zero associated carbon dioxide emissions when used. An emerging method for producing green hydrogen is through photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, where solar energy is used to drive the conversion of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Bismuth vanadate (BiVO) has emerged as one of the most promising photoanode materials owing to its visible light active band gap, ease of fabrication, and chemical stability. However, the intrinsically fast recombination of charge carriers and sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER) hinder solar energy conversion efficiency for water splitting in this material. While significant progress has been made in developing multi-layered BiVO4-based photoelectrodes to elevate solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency (STC), charge transfer across each interface can be restricted when there is weak electrical and interfacial alignment between layers. To address this issue, researchers are developing ‘bridging materials’ that can rectify charge transport between the layers of such systems; improving interfacial charge transfer, regulate charge transfer directions, enhance catalyst stability, and ultimately increase PEC performance. This review presents recent progress in interface engineering for BiVO-based photoelectrochemical systems, emphasizing how bridge materials at key photoelectrode interfaces enhance performance. Intrinsic limitations of BiVO are first outlined, along with strategies to overcome them through rational materials design. The functions of bridge materials in different electrode architectures are then described, including fabrication methods ranging from dry to wet chemical routes. Finally, current challenges and future directions for this emerging approach are discussed.
AU - Pratomo,U
AU - Tsary,DH
AU - Rachmadona,N
AU - Kurnia,I
AU - Noviyanti,AR
AU - Pratama,RA
AU - Primadona,I
AU - Mulyana,JY
AU - Kafizas,A
DO - 10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120474
PY - 2026///
SN - 1572-6657
TI - Recent advances in developing bridging materials between the interfaces of BiVO photoanodes for water splitting applications: a comprehensive review
T2 - Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120474
UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120474
VL - 1020
ER -