Insights into photoexcited electrons scavenging processes on TiO2 obtained from studies of the reaction of O2 with OH groups adsorbed at electronic defects on TiO2(110)

Authors :: Henderson, Michael A.
Epling, William S.
Peden, Charles H.F.
Perkins, Craig L.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. Jan 16, 2003, Vol. 107 Issue 2, p534, 12 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The study shows that molecular oxygen reacts with bridging OH (OH(sub br)) groups formed as a result of water dissociation on the surface of rutile TiO2(110). The results suggest the negative influence of high water concentrations in gas-phase.

Subjects :: Dissociation -- Research
Titanium -- Chemical properties
Titanium -- Research
Hydroxides -- Research
Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Research
Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

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