DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2026.v14i03.002

Pages: 196-200

Global energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions are escalating, necessitating innovative technologies that can simultaneously produce renewable fuels and mitigate CO₂. Hybrid organic–inorganic nanomaterials have emerged as versatile platforms for photo electrocatalysis, combining the structural tunability of organic components with the electronic robustness of inorganic semiconductors. These hybrids enable enhanced light harvesting, efficient charge separation, and selective surface reactions, making them suitable for solar-driven water splitting and CO₂ reduction. This review presents an in-depth analysis of design strategies, mechanistic insights, and recent advances in hybrid nanomaterials. We examine how interface engineering, heterojunction formation, and co-catalyst integration enhance performance. Current challenges such as stability, scalability, and mechanistic understanding are discussed, and future perspectives toward industrial deployment are outlined.