Silicon quantum dots: A general photocatalyst for reduction, decomposition, and selective oxidation reactions

Zhenhui Kang, Chi Him A. Tsang, Ning-Bew Wong, Zhendong Zhang, Shuit-Tong Lee

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Abstract

The 1-2 nm SiQDs can photocatalyze CO2 reduction and dye (methyl red) degradation, while 3-4 nm SiQDs can photocatalyze selective oxidation of benzene to phenol, owing to tunable band gap and excellent photoconductive properties of SiQDs. Copyright © 2007 American Chemical Society.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12090-12091
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume129
Issue number40
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Oct 2007

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