Brookite, a sometimes under evaluated TiO<sub>2</sub> polymorph
Maela Manzoli, Francesca S. Freyria, Nicola Blangetti, Barbara Bonelli
Abstract
Brookite positively affects solar photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and electrochemical applications by stabilizing photogenerated e − /h + pairs. Brookite-related heterojunctions, cus Ti atoms, surface acidity and redox behaviour are crucial aspects.
Topics & Concepts
BrookitePhotocatalysisHeterojunctionElectrocatalystElectrochemistryRedoxMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringChemistryAnataseNanotechnologyCatalysisPhysical chemistryElectrodeOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides