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Semiconductor photocatalysis. Effective photoreduction of carbon dioxide catalyzed by ZnS quantum crystallites with low density of surface defects

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
ZnS quantum crystallites effectively catalyze CO{sub 2} photoreduction in water with NaH{sub 2}PO{sub 2} and coexisting Na{sub 2}S under UV irradiation. H{sub 2}, formate, and CO were formed, and H{sub 2}PO{sub 2}{sup -} was photoxidized to HPO{sub 3}{sup 2-}. This efficiency depends on system pH, synergistic effects of electron donors, and preparation methods of ZnS photocatalysts. 26 refs., 10 figs., 3 tabs.
OSTI ID:
437108
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 96; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English