The field of surface science provides a unique approach to understanding bulk, surface and interfacial phenomena occurring during TiO2 photochemistry and photocatalysis. This review highlights, from a surface science perspective, recent literature providing molecular-level insights into phonon-initiated events on TiO2 surfaces obtained in seven key scientific issues: (1) photon absorption, (2) charge transport and trapping, (3) electron transfer dynamics, (4) the adsorbed state, (5) mechanisms, (6) poisons and promoters, and (7) phase and form.
Revised: May 7, 2012 |
Published: June 15, 2011
Citation
Henderson M.A. 2011.A Surface Science Perspective on TiO2 Photocatalysis.Surface Science Reports 66, no. 6-7:185-297.PNNL-SA-70958.doi:10.1016/j.surfrep.2011.01.001