4-Nitrophenylacetylene-modified Cu<sub>2</sub>O cubes and rhombic dodecahedra showing superior photocatalytic activity through surface band structure modulation
Shang-Ju Chan, Jui‐Cheng Kao, Po‐Jung Chou, Yu‐Chieh Lo, Jyh‐Pin Chou, Michael H. Huang
Abstract
Inert Cu 2 O cubes become a superior photocatalyst after surface functionalization with 4-nitrophenylacetylene. This modification changes the surface band structure to facilitate electron transfer to the molecules.
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