P-Mo-83 Fundamental Surface Structure-Photoactivity Relationships of Tantalum-based Photocatalysts

Monday, June 6, 2011
Ontario Exhibit Hall (Detroit Marriott Hotel at the Renaissance Center )
Somphonh P. Phivilay1, Xiaofang Yang2, Guangzhi Liu3, Bruce Koel3 and Israel E. Wachs4, (1)Department of Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, (2)Chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, (3)Department of Chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, (4)Operando Molecular Spectroscopy & Catalysis Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
In situ/operando optical spectroscopic characterization methods (Raman, IR, UV-vis, and photoluminescence (PL)) were used to give further insight into the structure-photoactivity relationship of tantalum-based photocatalysts.  Surface characterization of the outer most layers of the photocatalysts was also accomplished which will help guide further surface modifications for improved photocatalytic H2 generation.



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