Modulating multi-hole reaction pathways for photoelectrochemical water oxidation on gold nanocatalysts
Yuchao Zhang, Yunlu Zhang, Wenxiao Guo, Aaron C. Johnston‐Peck, Yue Hu, Xuening Song, Wei David Wei
Abstract
Catechol stabilizes photo-generated holes on metal nanoparticles to create a new multi-hole reaction pathway for oxidizing water under visible light.
Topics & Concepts
Nanomaterial-based catalystOxidizing agentCatecholPhotochemistryVisible spectrumMetalWater splittingNanoparticleMaterials scienceCatalysisNanotechnologyChemistryColloidal goldChemical engineeringPhotocatalysisOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryMetallurgyEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications