Synergistic interfacial photothermal and Marangoni salt resistance effects for photocatalytic seawater hydrogen generation in dome aerogel-supported catalyst coatings

Key Points

• Hydrogen generation was significantly enhanced by synergistic photothermal and Marangoni effects, improving efficiency.
• The system achieved superior performance with 40% increased hydrogen production rates, validating the method's potential.
• Analysis combines photocatalytic techniques and interfacial phenomena to optimize hydrogen generation from seawater.
• The findings highlight the potential for innovative energy solutions using seawater, paving the way for sustainable hydrogen production.