Advances and recent trends in cobalt-based cocatalysts for solar-to-fuel conversion

• Various configurations of anchored cocatalysts were summarized. • Alluring functions of cobalt family cocatalysts have been explored. • Diverse fabrication strategies of cobalt cocatalysts have been discussed. • The role of cobalt cocatalysts in enhanced photocatalytic reaction was explored. • Finally, challenges and future perspectives were concluded. Photocatalysis is considered to be one of the preeminent routes to realize sustainable O 2...