Unveiling the Potential of Bimetallic Nanocomposites for Sustainable Energy Generation and Electro-catalytic Water-Splitting

Abstract

Synthesis and characterization of bimetallic nanocomposites hold great potential for the development of renewable energy technologies, specifically in the domains of electrocatalytic water splitting. Based on the literature review, two main areas can enhance the productivity of this review article due to the rapid recent advancements in the field. These are the synthesis and characterization of copper foam-supported bimetallic selenide nanocomposites due to porosity and high surface area for deposition with more active sites than all other substrates and the synthesis of simple bimetallic nanocomposite catalysts on substrates for electrocatalytic water splitting. The urgent need for renewable energy sources and the development of new nanomaterials are significant and ever-growing challenges today. Addressing these issues requires the exploration of bimetallic nanocomposites, focusing on their synthesis, characterization techniques, synergistic effects, and the relationship between their composition and structure. The process begins with the careful selection of substrates, methodologies, and techniques to ensure a focused approach. This article shifts its focus to copper foam-supported bimetallic nanocomposites, chosen for their porosity and increased surface area, which provide more active sites compared to other substrates. The benefits, limitations, challenges, and future research prospects are then discussed through a comparative analysis. In conclusion, it will summarize the potential of bimetallic nanocomposites in the revolution of renewable energy and propose further interdisciplinary partnership research to unlock its full potential. The overall goal of this study is to stimulate more developments in sustainable energy technologies by giving scholars and practitioners a thorough grasp of bimetallic nanocomposites. The applications of bimetallic nanocomposites span areas such as drug delivery, water purification, catalysis, etc.