Change in Titania Structure from Amorphousness to Crystalline Increasing Photoinduced Electron-Transfer Rate in Dye-Titania System

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (26) ◽  
pp. 9008-9011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiromasa Nishikiori ◽  
Wei Qian ◽  
Mostafa A. El-Sayed ◽  
Nobuaki Tanaka ◽  
Tsuneo Fujii
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photoinduced Electron Transfer ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate

Efficient photoinduced electron transfer between C60/C70 and zinc octaethylporphyrin studied by nanosecond laser photolysis method

2000 ◽  
Vol 04 (06) ◽  
pp. 591-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMED E. EL-KHOULY ◽  
MAMORU FUJITSUKA ◽  
OSAMU ITO
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Rate Constants ◽  
Photoinduced Electron Transfer ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Transient Absorption ◽  
Laser Light ◽  
Solvent Polarity ◽  
Nanosecond Laser ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Absorption Bands

Photoinduced electron-transfer processes between C 60 or C 70 and zinc octaethylporphyrin ( ZnOEP ) have been studied in polar solvents with the nanosecond laser flash photolysis method, observing the transient absorption spectra in the visible and near-IR regions. By the predominant excitation of ZnOEP with 532 nm laser light the transient absorption bands of 3 ZnOEP * decayed, accompanied by the appearance of the transient absorption bands of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]. By the predominant excitation of C 60 and C 70 with 610 nm laser light the decays of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] were observed, accompanied by the appearance of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]. The electron transfer rate constants (k et ) and the quantum yields (Φ et ) of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] formation via 3 ZnOEP * and [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text] have been evaluated. These values increase with the solvent polarity; in polar benzonitrile these values are higher than for other porphyrins such as zinc tetraphenylporphyrin. The back electron transfer rate constants were evaluated from the decays of [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], which also show a solvent polarity dependence.

Donor−Acceptor Distance-Dependence of Photoinduced Electron-Transfer Rate in Flavoproteins

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (20) ◽  
pp. 5694-5699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fumio Tanaka ◽  
Haik Chosrowjan ◽  
Seiji Taniguchi ◽  
Noboru Mataga ◽  
Kyosuke Sato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photoinduced Electron Transfer ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Distance Dependence ◽  
Donor Acceptor

scholarly journals Tuning of electron transfer reactions in pluronic–surfactant supramolecular assemblies

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 15400-15411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonam Verma ◽  
Haridas Pal
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photoinduced Electron Transfer ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Supramolecular Assemblies ◽  
Transfer Reactions ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Electron Transfer Reactions ◽  
Large Enhancement

Large enhancement in the photoinduced electron transfer rate achieved through modulation of the location of reactants in surfactant–pluronic mixed micellar assemblies.

Tuning the Photocatalytic Performance of Plasmonic Nanocomposites (ZnO/Aux) Driven in Visible Light

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Aneeya K. Samantara ◽  
Debasrita Dash ◽  
Dipti L. Bhuyan ◽  
Namita Dalai ◽  
Bijayalaxmi Jena
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Transfer Rate ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Electron Transfer Rate ◽  
Au Nps ◽  
Zno Nanostructure

: In this article, we explored the possibility of controlling the reactivity of ZnO nanostructures by modifying its surface with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). By varying the concentration of Au with different wt% (x = 0.01, 0.05, 0.08, 1 and 2), we have synthesized a series of (ZnO/Aux) nanocomposites (NCs). A thorough investigation of the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface has been carried out. It was observed that ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity among all concentrations of Au on the ZnO surface, which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. It was further revealed that with an increase in the size of plasmonic nanoparticles beyond 0.08%, the accessible surface area of the Au nanoparticle decreases. The photon absorption capacity of Au nanoparticle decreases beyond 0.08% resulting in a decrease in electron transfer rate from Au to ZnO and a decrease of photocatalytic activity. Background: Due to the industrialization process, most of the toxic materials go into the water bodies, affecting the water and our ecological system. The conventional techniques to remove dyes are expensive and inefficient. Recently, heterogeneous semiconductor materials like TiO2 and ZnO have been regarded as potential candidates for the removal of dye from the water system. Objective: To investigate the photocatalytic performance of different wt% of Au NPs on ZnO nanosurface and the effect of the size of Au NPs for photocatalytic performance in the degradation process. Methods: A facile microwave method has been adopted for the synthesis of ZnO nanostructure followed by a reduction of gold salt in the presence of ZnO nanostructure to form the composite. Results: ZnO/Au0.08 nanocomposite showed the highest photocatalytic activity which degrades the dye concentration within 2 minutes of visible light exposure. The schematic mechanism of electron transfer rate was discussed. Conclusion: Raspberry shaped ZnO nanoparticles modified with different percentages of Au NPs showed good photocatalytic behavior in the degradation of dye molecules. The synergetic effect of unique morphology of ZnO and well anchored Au nanostructures plays a crucial role.

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