Interfacial synergy of Pd sites and defective BiOBr for promoting the solar-driven selective oxidation of toluene
Xiaoli Li, Ting Wang, Xueqin Tao, Ganhua Qiu, Can Li, Benxia Li
Abstract
The enhanced charge separation and molecule activation at the Pd–BiOBr interface greatly promote the photocatalytic selective oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde.
Topics & Concepts
TolueneBenzaldehydePhotocatalysisPhotochemistryMoleculeChemical engineeringMaterials scienceCharge (physics)ChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisEngineeringQuantum mechanicsPhysicsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCopper-based nanomaterials and applications