The Formation of Defect‐Pairs for Highly Efficient Visible‐Light Catalysts

Highly efficient visible‐light catalysts are achieved through forming defect‐pairs in TiO2 nanocrystals. This study therefore proposes that fine‐tuning the chemical scheme consisting of charge‐compensated defect‐pairs in balanced concentrations is a key missing step for realizing outstanding photoca...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2017-03, Vol.29 (11), p.np-n/a
Main Authors: Sun, Qingbo, Cortie, David, Zhang, Shaoyang, Frankcombe, Terry J., She, Guangwei, Gao, Jie, Sheppard, Leigh R., Hu, Wanbiao, Chen, Hua, Zhuo, Shangjun, Chen, Dehong, Withers, Ray L., McIntyre, Garry, Yu, Dehong, Shi, Wensheng, Liu, Yun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Catalysts
Defects
defect‐pairs
Formations
Forming
Materials science
Nanocrystals
Photocatalysis
photocatalysts
solvothermal reaction
Titanium dioxide
Titanium oxides
visible light
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Summary:Highly efficient visible‐light catalysts are achieved through forming defect‐pairs in TiO2 nanocrystals. This study therefore proposes that fine‐tuning the chemical scheme consisting of charge‐compensated defect‐pairs in balanced concentrations is a key missing step for realizing outstanding photocatalytic performance. This research benefits photocatalytic applications and also provides new insight into the significance of defect chemistry for functionalizing materials.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.201605123