Photocatalytic oxidation of methane over CuO-decorated ZnO nanocatalystsElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Tables, XRD, solar light illumination spectrum, EPR spectra, photocurrent, photoluminescence (PL) spectra, and turnover number calculations. See DOI: 10.1039/c8ta09592b

Catalytic oxidation of methane under mild conditions remains a challenge in the industrial catalytic processes. Herein, we report a highly efficient CuO/ZnO nanocomposite photocatalyst for methane oxidation under ambient conditions. It was found that both the CH 4 photooxidative activity and stabili...

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Main Authors: Li, Zhonghua, Pan, Xiaoyang, Yi, Zhiguo
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Language:English
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Summary:Catalytic oxidation of methane under mild conditions remains a challenge in the industrial catalytic processes. Herein, we report a highly efficient CuO/ZnO nanocomposite photocatalyst for methane oxidation under ambient conditions. It was found that both the CH 4 photooxidative activity and stability over ZnO are considerably improved by loading a tiny amount of CuO, though CuO itself exhibits no activity on methane oxidation. On the basis of the experimental results in conjunction with in situ electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) studies, the photocatalytic reaction process of CH 4 over CuO/ZnO composite microstructures is comprehensively discussed. The photooxidation activity of CH 4 over ZnO is considerably improved by forming CuO/ZnO composite, though CuO itself exhibits no activity.
ISSN:2050-7488
2050-7496
DOI:10.1039/c8ta09592b