Ta3N5 as a novel visible light-driven photocatalyst (λ<600 nm)

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作者
Hitoki, G
Ishikawa, A
Takata, T
Kondo, JN
Hara, M
Domen, K
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[1] Japan Sci & Technol Corp, CREST, JST, Taito Ku, Tokyo 1100015, Japan
[2] Tokyo Inst Technol, Chem Resources Lab, Midori Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 2268503, Japan
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10.1246/cl.2002.736
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O6 [化学];
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0703 ;
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A transition metal nitride, Ta3N5, is a novel photocatalyst responding to visible light. Ta3N5 evolves H-2 and O-2 by visible light (alpha < 600nm) irradiation in the presence of sacrificial electron donor and acceptor, respectively without any noticeable photo-anodic or cathodic corrosion, representing a candidate for overall water splitting by visible light.
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