Photocatalysis : fundamentals and perspectives / edited by Jenny Schneider, Leibniz University of Hannover, Hannover, Germany [and four others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jenny Schneider

Contributor:

Schneider, Jenny, editor.

Series:

RSC energy and environment series ; 14.

RSC energy and environment series, 2044-0774 ; number 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photocatalysis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (453 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2016]

Summary:

Combining basic concepts with the synthesis of new catalysts, reactor and reaction engineering, this book is a comprehensive resource for researchers.

Contents:

Cover; Photocatalysis Fundamentals and Perspectives; Preface; Contents; Part 1 - Fundamental Aspects of Photocatalysis; Chapter 1 - Photoelectrochemistry: From Basic Principles to Photocatalysis; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 A Brief Summary of Semiconductor Physics; 1.3 Conventional Semiconductor Photoelectrodes; 1.3.1 Potential and Charge Distribution Across the Semiconductor-Inert Electrolyte Junction; 1.3.2 The Semiconductor-Redox Electrolyte Junction; 1.3.3 The Semiconductor-Electrolyte Junction Under Illumination; 1.3.4 Quasi-Fermi Levels (QFLs)

1.4 Nanostructured Semiconductor Electrodes and Colloidal Particles in the Dark1.4.1 Band Bending in Nanostructures; 1.4.2 Determination of Quasi-Fermi Level Positions in Nanoparticle Suspensions; 1.5 Surface States and Fermi Level Pinning; 1.6 Surface Recombination; 1.7 Charge Compensation and Charge Trapping in Mesoporous Electrodes; 1.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 2 - Understanding the Chemistry of Photocatalytic Processes; 2.1 Thermodynamic Constraints for Photocatalytic Processes; 2.2 Single and Multiple Electron Transfer Reactions

2.3 Role of the Substrate Structure in the Photocatalytic Process2.4 Importance of the Reduction Pathway in Photocatalytic Oxidation Reactions; 2.5 Importance of the Oxidation Pathway in Photocatalytic Reduction Reactions; 2.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 - Current Issues Concerning the Mechanism of Pristine TiO2 Photocatalysis and the Effects on Photonic Crystal Nanostructures; 3.1 Photocatalysis and Sustainability; 3.2 The Basic Principle of TiO2 Photocatalysis; 3.3 Current Mechanisms; 3.3.1 Antenna Mechanism; 3.3.2 Deaggregation of Particle Agglomerates

3.3.3 Band-Gap Coupling: Z-Scheme and Heterojunctions3.3.4 Wettability; 3.3.4.1 Creation of OH Surface Groups; 3.3.4.2 Impurities Removal; 3.3.4.3 Adsorbed and Desorbed Water; 3.3.4.4 Some Remarks About Wettability; 3.3.5 Photo-Thermal Desorption of Water; 3.4 TiO2 Photonic Crystal Nanostructures; 3.5 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 4 - Specificity in Photocatalysis; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Mass Transport to the Photocatalyst and Adsorption; 4.2.1 Complexation in the Fluid Phase; 4.2.2 Surface Charge Effects; 4.2.3 Overcoating the Photocatalyst; 4.2.4 Adsorb & Shuttle; 4.2.5 Doping

4.2.6 Selection by Size4.2.7 Molecular Imprinting; 4.3 The Redox Reaction; 4.3.1 Recombination Versus Interfacial Electron Transfer; 4.3.2 Doping as a Means to Control Oxidation Versus Reduction; 4.3.3 Shifting the Location of Energy Bands; 4.3.4 Co-Existing Compounds as a Means to Alter Specificity; 4.3.5 Utilizing Specific Adsorbate-Adsorbent Interactions; 4.3.6 Surface Derivatization; 4.3.7 Sensitization as a Means to Induce Specificity; 4.4 Desorption of Products; 4.4.1 Preferential Desorption from Imprinted Photocatalysts

4.4.2 Effect of Solvents on the Desorption of Intermediate Products

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 12, 2016).

ISBN:

9781523105328

1523105321

9781782622338

1782622330