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A molecular water-reduction catalyst: Surface derivatization of TiO sub 2 colloids and suspensions with a platinum complex

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100176a075· OSTI ID:7017192
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  1. National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)

The authors report here the first example of the surface derivatization of a semiconductor with a platinum bipyridyl complex. This complex was formed in situ by either direct excitation or photosensitization of TiO{sub 2} particles in the presence of (Pt(bpy){sub 2}){sup 2+} (where bpy = 2,2{prime}-bipyridine) and a sacrificial electron donor in aqueous media. Optical and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements provided detailed information about the nature of the complex and its attachment to the surface of TiO{sub 2}. The surface complex exhibited relatively high activity in the photoreduction of water compared with that of conventional platinized TiO{sub 2} systems.

DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
OSTI ID:
7017192
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 95:23; ISSN 0022-3654; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English