Photochemical Water Reduction by Organic Hydrides

Abstract

Increasing concerns on anthropogenic climate change, skyrocketing global energy needs, and depletion of fossil fuels have made the discovery of alternative carbon-neutral and sustainable energy sources, one of the most urgent challenges in the scientific community. Among many renewable energy sources, solar energy stands out as the most promising candidate since it is the highest exploitable resource, delivering more energy in one hour to the earth surface than the amount of energy that we consume worldwide in an entire year.