2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Synthesis of photocatalyst materials utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance of metal nanoparticles
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23560935
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Catalyst/Resource chemical process
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| Research Institution | Kinki University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2013
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| Keywords | 金ナノ粒子 / 表面プラズモン共鳴 / 光触媒 / 可視光 / 酸化チタン |
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| Research Abstract |
Many efforts have been devoted to synthesis of photocatalysts that respond to visible light. This study explored new application of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of gold (Au) nanoparticles as plasmonic photocatalysts working under irradiation of visible light. The plasmonic photocatalysts exhibited unique photoabsorption properties and photocatalytic performances in the minerarization of organic acid, selective oxidation, H2 formation, and reduction of organic compounds under irradiation of visible light. The functionalized SPR photocatalysts with platinum, silver and palladium co-catalysts worked effectively in H2 formation, reduction of nitrobenzene and dechlorination of chlorobenzene, respectively. The results introduced in this study can be widely applied for design and development of new plasmonic photocatalysts exhibiting further excellent activities and selectivities.
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Research Products
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