V-doped KNbO 3 perovskite for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production from first-principles calculations

Key Points

• To investigate the potential of V-doped KNbO3 perovskite for enhancing photocatalytic hydrogen production.
• Utilized first-principles calculations to assess the photocatalytic properties of V-doped KNbO3.
• Analyzed the efficiency of hydrogen production from photocatalytic water splitting using solar energy.
• V-doping significantly enhances the photocatalytic activity of KNbO3.
• Photocatalytic water splitting is improved, increasing the hydrogen production efficiency.