Chapter 4. Fundamental Reactions on Rutile TiO2(110) Model Photocatalysts Studied by High-Resolution Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
- Lionel Vayssieres
Published Online: 2 MAR 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9780470823996.ch4
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd
Book Title
On Solar Hydrogen & Nanotechnology
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How to Cite
Wendt, S., Vang, R. T. and Besenbacher, F. (2010) Fundamental Reactions on Rutile TiO2(110) Model Photocatalysts Studied by High-Resolution Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, in On Solar Hydrogen & Nanotechnology (ed L. Vayssieres), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470823996.ch4
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National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
Publication History
- Published Online: 2 MAR 2010
- Published Print: 4 JAN 2010
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Print ISBN: 9780470823972
Online ISBN: 9780470823996
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Keywords:
- TiO2;
- water;
- hydrogen;
- oxygen;
- gold;
- photocatalysis;
- CO oxidation;
- scanning tunnelling microscopy;
- photoelectron spectroscopy;
- density functional theory
Summary
Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy, Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory simulations are used to identify reaction pathways, active sites and the electronic defects on rutile TiO2(110). Examples from our laboratory show how fundamental work performed under ultra-high vacuum conditions helps to improve our understanding of important aspects of catalysis and photocatalysis.