Dual-function surface hydrogen bonds enable robust O₂ activation for deep photocatalytic toluene oxidation

Photocatalytic Oxidation Processes for Toluene Oxidation over TiO2 Catalysts

Gas-solid heterogeneous photooxidation of toluene over TiO2 catalyst was studied to investigate the factors controlling the catalytic activities. The toluene photooxidation behavior on TiO2 was strongly affected by the formation and oxidation behavior of intermediate compounds on TiO2, and their accumulation decreased the reaction rate for toluene photooxidation. The formation and oxidation beh...

Dual reaction channels for photocatalytic oxidation of phenylmethanol on anatase.

This work explores thoroughly the reaction network of the partial oxidation of phenylmethanol at the TiO(2)-solvent interface under photocatalytic conditions by using a first-principles continuum solvation method. We demonstrate that the photocatalytic oxidation of phenylmethanol has a complex reaction network with dual pathways. The dimer pathway dominates the mechanism under aerobic condition...

Ammonia-induced robust photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of graphitic carbon nitride.

We report a new and effective method to prepare high activity graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) by a simple ammonia etching treatment. The obtained g-C3N4 displays a high BET surface area and enhanced electron/hole separation efficiency. The hydrogen evolution rates improved from 52 μmol h(-1) to 316.7 μmol h(-1) under visible light.

Hydrogen Bonds

Dual Function – Surface Metrology

The role of surface metrology with respect to manufacture and performance is explained. How the rule has changed over the years and how it is likely to develop is discussed. It is shown how the classification of workpiece performance is related to surface typology and manufacturing control.