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Title: Photoelectrosynthesis of ethane from acetate ion at an n-type TiO/sub 2/ electrode. The photo-Kolbe reaction

Journal Article · · J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00465a065· OSTI ID:5324221

The photoassisted oxidation of acetate ion to ethane in acetonitrile solutions at n-type TiO/sub 2/ electrodes in both the single-crystal and vapor deposited polycrystalline forms is reported. The quantum efficiency for acetate oxidation was approximately 65 percent at 0 v vs. Ag/0.1 M AgNO/sub 3/ for 0.08 M tetra-n-butylammonium acetate. (JSR)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Austin
OSTI ID:
5324221
Journal Information:
J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 99:23
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English