A significant contemporary challenge in the field of science and technology pertains to the development of innovative and sustainable methods for energy acquisition. The dynamic advancement of solar energy conversion techniques has led to the swift commercialization of photovoltaic cell technology, concomitantly creating a demand for cost-effective energy conversion and storage systems. An interesting solution to this challenge lies in the application of photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic synthesis to produce energy-rich molecules. One of the possible solutions under consideration in this context is hydrogen peroxide artificial photosynthesis. In recent years, several research efforts have been dedicated to the photo-assisted generation of hydrogen peroxide through oxygen reduction and water oxidation. In this brief review, the fundamental aspects related to photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic processes have been presented. Particular attention was paid to issues related to various groups of active photo(electro)catalysts used in the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide, and the latest trends in the molecular engineering of these compounds were highlighted.
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