Dual functions of CO<sub>2</sub>molecular activation and 4f levels as electron transport bridges in erbium single atom composite photocatalysts therefore enhancing visible-light photoactivities
Qiuyu Chen, Guoyang Gao, Zhang Yanzhou, Yini Li, Hongyang Zhu, Peifen Zhu, Yang Qu, Guofeng Wang, Weiping Qin
Abstract
In the heterogeneous SAC system (SrTiO<sub>3</sub>:Er<sup>3+</sup>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>), the single Er atoms perfectly play multiple roles as interfacial electronic transfer bridges and active sites for CO<sub>2</sub>activation.
Topics & Concepts
ErbiumMaterials scienceAtom (system on chip)Composite numberElectron transferElectronCrystallographyPhotochemistryChemistryAtomic physicsOptoelectronicsPhysicsDopingEmbedded systemComposite materialQuantum mechanicsComputer scienceAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsCovalent Organic Framework Applications