A surface science perspective on TiO2 photocatalysis

MA Henderson - Surface Science Reports, 2011‏ - Elsevier
The field of surface science provides a unique approach to understanding bulk, surface and
interfacial phenomena occurring during TiO 2 photocatalysis. This review highlights, from a …

Probing the Optical Property and Electronic Structure of TiO2 Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Applications

M Kapilashrami, Y Zhang, YS Liu, A Hagfeldt… - Chemical …, 2014‏ - ACS Publications
The world's energy consumption is predicted to grow by 56% by the year 2040, from 520
quadrillion Btu pa in 2010 to 820 quadrillion Btu/pa, as reported by the US Energy …

Enhanced photocatalytic N2 fixation via defective and fluoride modified TiO2 surface

R Guan, D Wang, Y Zhang, C Liu, W Xu, J Wang… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Photocatalytic N 2 fixation (PNF) provides a low-cost route to generate ammonia. The poor
conversion efficiency from photon to ammonia seriously hinders the step forward because of …

Catechol‐based biomimetic functional materials

J Sedó, J Saiz‐Poseu, F Busqué… - Advanced …, 2013‏ - Wiley Online Library
Catechols are found in nature taking part in a remarkably broad scope of biochemical
processes and functions. Though not exclusively, such versatility may be traced back to …

Deciphering photoinduced catalytic reaction mechanisms in natural and artificial photosynthetic systems on multiple temporal and spatial scales using X-ray probes

LX Chen, J Yano - Chemical Reviews, 2024‏ - ACS Publications
Utilization of renewable energies for catalytically generating value-added chemicals is
highly desirable in this era of rising energy demands and climate change impacts. Artificial …

Photoinduced reactivity of titanium dioxide

O Carp, CL Huisman, A Reller - Progress in solid state chemistry, 2004‏ - Elsevier
The utilization of solar irradiation to supply energy or to initiate chemical reactions is already
an established idea. If a wide-band gap semiconductor like titanium dioxide (TiO2) is …

Structural Characteristics and Mechanical and Thermodynamic Properties of Nanocrystalline TiO2

H Zhang, JF Banfield - Chemical reviews, 2014‏ - ACS Publications
1. INTRODUCTION Titania (TiO2) is one of the most chemically stable, environmentally
compatible, and functionally versatile oxide materials. Due to its modified material properties …

Accumulation, translocation and impact of TiO2 nanoparticles in wheat (Triticum aestivum spp.): influence of diameter and crystal phase

C Larue, J Laurette, N Herlin-Boime, H Khodja… - Science of the total …, 2012‏ - Elsevier
Intensive production of TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) would lead to their release in the
environment. Their ecotoxicological impact is still poorly documented, while their use in …

Heterogeneous photocatalysis: transition metal ions in photocatalytic systems

MI Litter - Applied catalysis B: environmental, 1999‏ - Elsevier
The presence of transition metal ions in photocatalytic reactions is reviewed according to
two main approaches:(a) the influence of transition metal ions on the rate of photocatalytic …

Nanostructured oxides in chemistry: characterization and properties

M Fernandez-Garcia, A Martinez-Arias… - Chemical …, 2004‏ - ACS Publications
Metal oxides play a very important role in many areas of chemistry, physics, and materials
science. 1-5 The metal elements are able to form a large diversity of oxide compounds. 6 …