Novel Photocatalytic Metal Oxides

Smith, Robert W.¹  Mei, Wai-Ning¹  Sabirianov, Renat¹  Wang, Lu¹ 

[1] Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha, NE (United States)

关键词: photocatalysis;    semiconductors;    oxides;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1234247
RP-ID  :  Final Report
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1234247

学科分类：再生能源与代替技术

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The principal short-term objective is to develop improved solid-state photocatalysts for the decomposition of water into hydrogen gas using ultraviolet and visible solar radiation. We will pursue our objective by modeling candidate metal oxides through computer simulations followed by synthesis of promising candidates. We will characterize samples through standard experimental techniques. The long-term objective is to provide a more efficient source of hydrogen gas for fixed-site hydrogen fuel cells, particularly for energy users in remote locations.