Silver Oxide‐Based Semiconductors for Solar Fuels Production and Environmental Remediation: a Solid‐State Chemistry Approach. Issue 1 (24th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galante, Miguel T.; Sotelo, Paola; Hossain, Mohammad K.; Vali, Abbas; Raamann, Asti; Longo, Claudia; Macaluso, Robin T.; Rajeshwar, Krishnan
• Is Part Of: ChemElectroChem. Volume 6:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 87
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2018-09-24
• Subjects: environmental remediation -- photocatalysis -- semiconductors -- solar fuels, water splitting; Electrochemistry -- Periodicals; 541.37
• DOI: 10.1002/celc.201800885
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2196-0216

Abstract

Abstract: A solid‐state perspective is offered for a discussion of silver‐based ternary and quaternary oxide semiconductors for applications related to solar fuels photogeneration and environmental remediation. The rather unique d10 electron configuration in these compounds is shown to impart interesting effects on their optoelectronic properties, and in turn, the photocatalytic activity of these compounds. This Minireview focuses on the structural aspects, electronic band structures, synthetic advances, and finally photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic applications of 32 compounds within the two oxide families, of the generic formula: Agx By Oz or Agx By Cn Oz, where B and C are metals or non‐metals other than silver. Abstract : A solid‐state perspective is offered for a discussion of silver‐based ternary and quaternary oxide semiconductors for applications related to solar fuels photogeneration and environmental remediation. This Minireview focuses on the structural aspects, electronic band structures, synthetic advances, and photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic applications of compounds of the generic formula: Agx By Oz or Agx By Cn Oz .