All-Polymer Heterojunction Nanoparticles Enable Reproducible and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Photocatalysis

Charles Jeffreys; Yakun He; Nisreen Alshehri; Lingyun Zhao; Adam V. Marsh; George Timothy Harrison; Oleksandr Matiash; Aren Yazmaciyan; Christopher E. Petoukhoff; Shadi Fatayer; Frédéric Laquai; Martin Heeney

doi:10.1039/d6ta01925k

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry AOpen Access

All-Polymer Heterojunction Nanoparticles Enable Reproducible and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Photocatalysis

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This study aims to investigate how the microstructure and particle size of organic semiconducting nanoparticles affect hydrogen generation.
Fabrication and characterization of all-polymer heterojunction nanoparticles.
Assessment of photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution under specific conditions.
Comparison of various nanoparticle blends to determine optimal configurations.
The enhanced photocatalytic activity of all-polymer nanoparticles resulted in a significant increase in hydrogen evolution rates compared to conventional materials.
Findings suggest that optimal particle size and microstructure are critical for maximizing performance.

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Shows enhanced hydrogen production in organic nanoparticle blends, suggesting improved renewable energy solutions.

Abstract

Organic semiconducting nanoparticle blends represent a promising platform for renewable photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Their performance strongly depends on microstructure and particle size. Here, we demonstrate the fabrication and characterization of...

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Jeffreys et al. (2026) studied this question.

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All-Polymer Heterojunction Nanoparticles Enable Reproducible and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Photocatalysis

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All-Polymer Heterojunction Nanoparticles Enable Reproducible and Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Photocatalysis

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