Quantum yield enhancement in the photocatalytic HCOOH decomposition to H<sub>2</sub> under periodic illumination
Sie Shing Wong, Max J. Hülsey, Hua An, Ning Yan
Abstract
Despite numerous studies on controlled periodic illumination to improve the quantum yield of photocatalytic reactions, debates still exist on the nature of such effect. In our system, we proposed that enhanced electron transfer is the promotion mechanism.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisQuantum yieldYield (engineering)DecompositionPhotochemistryQuantumElectron transferCatalysisChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPhysicsQuantum mechanicsOrganic chemistryMetallurgyFluorescenceSpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateAdvanced Chemical Physics Studies