Visible light response of ZrO2 by nitriding and its photocatalytic activity

Takahiro Mishima, Motohide Matsuda, Michihiro Miyake

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Abstract

A novel Zr2ON2 catalyst was successfully prepared by nitriding ZrO2, which has a potential enough for H2 formation by the reduction of water under UV irradiation. It was found that the Zr2ON2 had a stable photocatalytic activity for water oxidation and reduction in the presence of sacrificial reagents (methanol or Ag+) under visible light irradiation (λ < 500 nm).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEco-Materials Processing and Design VIII - ISEPD-8, Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages163-166
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0878494316, 9780878494316
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2007
Event8th International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design, ISEPD-8 - Kitakyushu, Japan
Duration: Jan 11 2007Jan 13 2007

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume544-545
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Other

Other8th International Symposium on Eco-Materials Processing and Design, ISEPD-8
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKitakyushu
Period1/11/071/13/07

Keywords

  • Photocatalyst
  • Visible light irradiation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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