Photocatalytic activity enhancement with 4-trifluoromethylphenylacetylene-functionalized Cu<sub>2</sub>O cubes and rhombic dodecahedra from band structure modulation and use in boronic acid hydroxylation
Kuo-Chang Chien, Weiyang Yu, Jui‐Cheng Kao, Yu‐Chieh Lo, Jyh‐Pin Chou, Michael H. Huang
Abstract
4-Trifluoromethylphenylacetylene-functionalized Cu 2 O cubes and rhombic dodecahedra show greatly enhanced photocatalytic activity from surface band structure change. The modified cubes can photocatalyze arylboronic acid hydroxylation reactions.
Topics & Concepts
DodecahedronPhotocatalysisHydroxylationBoronic acidMaterials scienceChemistryNanotechnologyCombinatorial chemistryCrystallographyCatalysisOrganic chemistryEnzymeCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesZnO doping and properties