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Probing Acid–Base Properties of Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles with Dominant {001} and {101} Facets Using Methanol Chemisorption and Surface Reactions

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry. C
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  1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
  2. Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (United States)
  3. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (United States)
In the present study, we investigate the surface acid-base properties of anatase TiO2 nanomaterials with dominant {101} and {001} facets via methanol titrations. Two anatase nanoparticles, TiO2(101) and TiO2(001), with well-defined morphology are prepared. TiO2(101) is predominantly enclosed by the {101} facets (> 90%), and TiO2(001) contains ~46% {001} facets and ~54% {101} facets. Upon adsorption of methanol 423 K, DRIFTS measurements show that both molecular and dissociative adsorption occurs on TiO2(101), while dissociative adsorption dominates on TiO2(001). During methanol TPD, TiO2(001) mainly generates acid-base product dimethyl ether and thermal cracking products CO and H2, as anticipated. In contrast, substantial amounts of formaldehyde and methane also desorb from TiO2(101), suggesting strong participation of surface defects (e.g., oxygen vacancies).
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division (CSGB); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1995952
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-158674
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry. C, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 125; ISSN 1932-7447
Publisher:
American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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