Nanostructured CeO<sub>2</sub> photocatalysts: optimizing surface chemistry, morphology, and visible-light absorption
Austin E. Herzog, Tara J. Michael, Adam D. Dunkelberger, M. D. Johannes, Debra R. Rolison, Paul A. DeSario, Travis G. Novak
Abstract
This review highlights the often-misunderstood physics of charge excitation and polaron formation in CeO 2 -based photocatalysts. We review strategies to control CeO 2 morphology, surface chemistry, and visible-light absorption.
Topics & Concepts
Absorption (acoustics)Morphology (biology)Visible spectrumNanotechnologyMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemistryOptoelectronicsComposite materialBiologyEngineeringGeneticsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCopper-based nanomaterials and applications