Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andriana Lymperi, Christos Chatzilias, Fotios Xydas, Eftychia Martino, Georgios Kyriakou, Alexandros Katsaounis
Summary: The hydrogenation of CO2 is crucial for sustainable fuel production and greenhouse gas reduction. Electrochemical promotion of catalysis (EPOC) has shown potential in improving catalytic activity and selectivity in this reaction. Designing an effective electrocatalytic reactor remains a challenge, but the use of a low-temperature solid oxide electrolyte fuel cell (SOFC) reactor has been studied for promoting CO2 hydrogenation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenglin Feng, Xiaolong Liu, Tingyu Zhu, Yutao Hu, Mengkui Tian
Summary: This study found that the introduction of H2O facilitated the catalytic oxidation of CO, while the introduction of SO2 inhibited it. Moreover, the presence of both H2O and SO2 led to outstanding catalytic stability of the catalyst.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vedran Vonk, Alexander K. Opitz, Sergey Volkov, Thomas F. Keller, Alexander Hutterer, Pirmin Lakner, Florian Bertram, Ju''rgen Fleig, Andreas Stierle
Summary: Three different platinum oxides were observed during electrochemical potential cycles of platinum thin film model electrodes on yttria-stabilized zirconia at 702 K in air. Electron and atomic microscopy showed delamination and the formation of pyramidlike blisters on the platinum electrode. The identified oxides were an ultrathin PtOx at the buried Pt/YSZ interface, polycrystalline beta-PtO2 inside the blisters, and an ultrathin alpha-PtO2 at the Pt/air interface.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunan Li, Luozhen Jiang, Gui Zhao, Lingling Guo, Chen Tian, Xin Tao, Meng Du, Bing Nan, Xi Liu, Lina Li
Summary: High metal dispersion supported catalysts have been widely studied due to their high atom utilization and excellent activities in various catalytic reactions. In this work, Pt/Y2O3-HT catalyst was synthesized through a modified wet-impregnation method. The CO oxidation activity of Pt/Y2O3-HT was significantly improved compared to Pt/Y2O3 without hydrothermal modification. The comprehensive experiment results showed that hydrothermal aging at 200 degrees C enhanced the basicity of yttria support and greatly improved the dispersion of platinum at atomic level.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Anastasiya Ruchets, Nils Donker, Jens Zosel, Daniela Schoenauer-Kamin, Ralf Moos, Ulrich Guth, Michael Mertig
Summary: CO detection with a dynamically operated SES at high temperatures shows high sensitivity and selectivity, while also being able to detect oxygen, nitrogen oxide, and hydrogen. These methods open up new possibilities for complex multiple gas analysis.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mareike Liebertseder, Carina B. Maliakkal, Marlene Crone, Guelperi Nails, Maria Casapu, Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt, Michael Tuerk, Christian Kuebel, Claus Feldmann
Summary: TiO2-CeO2-Pt hollow nanospheres with uniform size distribution of Pt nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a liquid-phase strategy. The catalytic properties of the hollow nanospheres were evaluated for CO oxidation and demonstrated promising activity and stability, suggesting their potential application as high-porosity catalyst materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiefu Zhang, Zhilin Wen, Wenyuan Wang, Yuniu Sun, Dandan Zhou, Dan Wang, Qingqing Wang, Xiaolin Tan, Xiaojun Wu, Xiang Shao
Summary: The surface structure and interaction of the Cu/Pt bimetallic system with CO and O2 molecules were studied using low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and density-functional theory calculations (DFT). It was found that the Cu/Pt subsurface alloy (Cu-SSA) showed increased deactivation towards CO and weakened binding with O2. In contrast, the submonolayer Cu film on Pt(1 1 1) exhibited enhanced activation of O2 and maintained strong binding with CO. Control experiments and DFT calculations confirmed that the Cu/Pt interface played a critical role in both O2 activation and CO oxidation. Thus, the submonolayer Cu film may be a more promising catalyst structure for the Cu/Pt bimetallic system.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolong Liu, Yang Zou, Xue Li, Tieyao Xu, Wanglai Cen, Bin Li, Tingyu Zhu
Summary: By introducing various dopants into Pt/Ti bimetallic catalysts, the efficiency and sulfur resistance of CO oxidation can be significantly improved. The introduction of appropriate dopants enhances the active oxygen supplying ability of the catalyst and improves the reaction activity. Experimental results show that the deposition of sulfur on the Pt-0.5Mn/Ti surface is minimal, and Pt-0.5Mn/Ti has weaker SO2 adsorption, which explains its stronger sulfur resistance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yutao Hu, Xiaolong Liu, Yang Zou, Haijiao Xie, Tingyu Zhu
Summary: Pt nanoparticle catalysts supported on a series of TiO2-SiO2 composites were prepared and their CO oxidation activities were evaluated under dry and humid conditions. The catalyst Pt/1Ti-3Si showed the best performance under both conditions and has potential for future industrial applications. The promotion effect of H2O was studied and found to be correlated with H2O concentration and Ti-Si ratio. Defects on the supports inhibited phase transformation and lattice growth for TiO2. The formation of metallic Pt0 particles was beneficial for CO oxidation. The H2O promotion effect could be controlled by regulating the nature of the support. The proposed mechanism of H2O promotion confirmed the carboxyl intermediate pathway.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander A. Khechfe, Mark M. Sullivan, Dimitrios Zagoraios, Alexandros Katsaounis, Constantinos G. Vayenas, Yuriy Roman-Leshkov
Summary: This study demonstrates the non-Faradaic electrochemical promotion of a Bronsted acid-catalyzed reaction over a metal oxide surface. The promotion is believed to originate from the generation of Bronsted acid sites localized to the three-phase boundary at the catalyst/gas/electrolyte interface and/or acid site strengthening due to electrical polarization. The effect is reversible and does not appear to permanently alter the chemistry of the Mo film.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jochen Schuetz, Heike Stoermer, Patrick Lott, Olaf Deutschmann
Summary: The study reveals that aging catalysts leads to a decline in catalytic activity due to particle sintering, and bimetallic catalysts undergo morphological changes during hydrothermal treatment, transforming from core-shell structures to heterogeneous agglomerates.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng-Ting Zhu, Ke-Feng Zhang, Wei-Ping Du, Ai-Ping Jia, Meng-Fei Luo, Ji-Qing Lu
Summary: Pt supported on CoFe2O4 and NiFe2O4 spinel oxides exhibited higher activity for low temperature CO oxidation compared to monometallic oxides. The interaction between Pt and the spinel oxide facilitated oxygen species activation and weakened CO adsorption strength on Pt atoms. These catalysts also showed excellent water tolerance, making them promising for practical applications.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Angran Jiang, Zhibo Ren, Yaqi Qu, Yanjun Zhang, Jianwei Li
Summary: The oxidation of CO is important for upgrading H-2-rich fuel gas streams for fuel cells. This study investigates the stability and CO oxidation reactivity of Pt-n clusters supported on CeO2 and Pt-doped CeO2 surfaces. The results suggest that doping enhances the catalytic activity of Pt clusters.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shaohua Xie, Wei Tan, Chunying Wang, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Magnus Garbrecht, Lu Ma, Steven N. Ehrlich, Peng Xu, Yaobin Li, Yan Zhang, Samantha Collier, Jiguang Deng, Fudong Liu
Summary: In this study, a novel Pt catalyst was prepared on a CeO2/Al2O3 support through a unique deposition strategy, demonstrating excellent thermal stability and low-temperature CO oxidation activity. The stable Pt single sites were transformed into highly active Pt clusters, resulting in efficient CO oxidation at low temperatures. The identification of active sites revealed that Pt cluster step and terrace sites, as well as Pt-CeO2 interfaces, played crucial roles in the catalyst's activity.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingzhu Jiang, Dongxu Yan, Xuelong Lv, Yanxia Gao, Hongpeng Jia
Summary: This study demonstrates that the dissociation of water on single-atom Co supported on MnO2 can enhance the activation of lattice oxygen of the support, thereby promoting the catalytic activity of oxidation reactions. Additionally, the unique water effect of Co-1/MnO2 is further confirmed by comparing it with CoOx-nanoparticles catalyst.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vasileios Kyriakou, Dragos Neagu, Georgios Zafeiropoulos, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Chenyang Tang, Kalliopi Kousi, Ian S. Metcalfe, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Article
Chemistry, Applied
A. Luna-Triguero, J. M. Vicent-Luna, M. J. Jansman, G. Zafeiropoulos, M. N. Tsampas, M. C. M. van de Sanden, H. N. Akse, S. Calero
Summary: This study proposes a zeolite-based separation process to obtain carbon dioxide-neutral fuels and chemicals, combining separation efficiency with low costs. By calculating the separation behavior of mixtures generated by plasmolysis of CO2, a purification process design based on multicomponent adsorption and separation in commercially available zeolites is provided, with NaX and NaY identified as the most suitable zeolites for separation under a wide range of operating conditions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Foteini M. Sapountzi, Elena D. Orlova, Juliana P. S. Sousa, Laura M. Salonen, Oleg I. Lebedev, Georgios Zafeiropoulos, Mihalis N. Tsampas, Hans J. W. Niemantsverdriet, Yury V. Kolen'ko
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Arunkumar Pandiyan, Valerio Di Palma, Vasileios Kyriakou, Wilhelmus M. M. Kessels, Mariadriana Creatore, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rakesh K. Sharma, Hrishikesh Patel, Usman Mushtaq, Vasileios Kyriakou, Georgios Zafeiropoulos, Floran Peeters, Stefan Welzel, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Summary: Ammonia is an essential precursor for fertilizers and a potential carbon-free energy carrier. A sustainable method for producing ammonia from nitrogen and water using a plasma-activated proton conducting solid oxide electrolyzer has been proposed. This method achieves high ammonia production rates and Faradaic efficiencies.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruoyu Zhang, Gerben van Straaten, Valerio di Palma, Georgios Zafeiropoulos, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Wilhelmus M. M. Kessels, Mihalis N. Tsampas, Mariadriana Creatore
Summary: This study conducts an in-depth investigation on the electrochemical activation of CoPi-based catalysts, demonstrating that the pristine chemical composition strongly influences its activity in the OER, as well as its changes after prolonged exposure to the electrolyte. The activated CoPi films show an increase in electrochemical active surface area with the number of CV cycles, while phosphorous progressively leaches out from the film.
Article
Electrochemistry
Sathiyaraj Kandhasamy, Georgios Nikiforidis, Gert Jan Jongerden, Ferdy Jongerden, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Summary: By retuning the catholyte formulation of the intermediate temperature sodium-sulfur battery, lowering the operating temperature and improving cell design, the cell performance was significantly boosted, demonstrating for the first time the practicality of the tubular IT-NaS technology at a temperature as low as 125 degrees C.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Georgios Zafeiropoulos, Purushothaman Varadhan, Hannah Johnson, Lars Kamphuis, Arunkuman Pandiyan, Sachin Kinge, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Summary: This study addresses the challenges of depositing narrow band gap metal-oxides on porous substrates as suitable photoelectrodes for PEM-PEC configuration, achieving a high photocurrent density with W-doped BiVO4 photoanode. The successful integration of BiVO4 into PEM-PEC reactor demonstrates solar hydrogen production from ambient air, showing promise for low-cost and large-scale solar hydrogen production.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanyu Ma, Rakesh K. Sharma, Stefan Welzel, Mauritius C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas, William F. Schneider
Summary: This study investigates the synergy between heterogeneous catalysts and non-thermal plasma. Through experimental evidence and reactor model construction, it is revealed that neither catalyst nor plasma alone is productive, but their combination can generate nitrogen oxides. The study provides clear evidence for the synergy between heterogeneous catalysts and non-thermal plasma, and highlights the importance of their combined use.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
V. Guerra, T. Silva, N. Pinhao, O. Guaitella, C. Guerra-Garcia, F. J. J. Peeters, M. N. Tsampas, M. C. M. van de Sanden
Summary: This work discusses the potential of combining non-thermal plasmas and conducting membranes for in situ resource utilization on Mars by converting molecules from the Martian atmosphere to create necessary feedstock and base chemicals. Different plasma sources operate on different principles and mechanisms, allowing for exploration of various energy transfer pathways for CO2 dissociation. The coupling of plasmas with membranes is anticipated to have a synergistic effect for high rates of production of molecules per kilogram of instrumentation sent to space.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Usman Mushtaq, Stefan Welzel, Rakesh K. Sharma, M. C. M. van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Summary: A method to overcome fabrication challenges for the development of efficient and robust electrode-supported P-SOCs (protonic ceramic solid oxide cells) was discussed. The study optimized material synthesis and fabrication procedures and evaluated the performance and stability of the cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mariana C. N. Bessa, Azahara Luna-Triguero, Jose M. Vicent-Luna, Paulo M. O. C. Carmo, Mihalis N. Tsampas, Ana Mafalda Ribeiro, Aliirio E. Rodrigues, Sofia Calero, Alexandre F. P. Ferreira
Summary: Two industrial dual-step pressure swing adsorption (PSA) processes were designed and simulated to obtain high-purity methane, CO2, and syngas from a gas effluent of a CO2 electroreduction reactor using different design configurations. NaX and MFI zeolites were selected from the investigated set for simulation. Case study 1 achieved 90.5% methane purity with a 95.2% recovery, whereas case study 2 obtained methane with a 97.5% purity and 95.3% recovery. Both case studies produced high-purity CO2 (>97%) and syngas with a H-2/CO ratio above 4. However, case study 2 had a significantly higher energy consumption compared to case study 1 (64.9 vs 29.8 W h mol(CH4) (-1)).
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Renee T. M. van Limpt, Marek Lavorenti, Marcel A. Verheijen, Mihalis N. Tsampas, Mariadriana Creatore
Summary: In this study, a plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (ALD) process was developed to fabricate nickel cobalt oxide thin films with excellent catalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The crystal structure and chemical composition of the films were found to significantly influence electrical conductivity and electrocatalytic performance. Therefore, controlling the composition and structure of nickel cobalt oxide using ALD offers a promising approach to enhance its electrocatalytic performance.
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pramod Patil Kunturu, Marek Lavorenti, Susanta Bera, Hannah Johnson, Sachin Kinge, Mauritius C. M. Van de Sanden, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Summary: The commercialization of photoelectrochemical water-splitting devices faces challenges such as large-area, low-cost photoanodes with high efficiency and photostability. This study addresses these challenges by using scalable fabrication techniques and porous transport layer electrode supports. The results show that it is possible to scale up the photoanodes while maintaining high efficiency and stability, and integrate them with polycrystalline Si PV cells for stable water splitting.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ameya Ranade, Mengmeng Lao, Remco H. M. Timmer, Erwin Zoethout, Hans J. N. van Eck, Mihalis N. Tsampas
Summary: Helium plasma irradiation is used to grow self-supported nanostructures on planar NiFe substrates for water splitting reactions. The resulting nano-tendrils are affixed to the metallic substrate, enhancing charge and mass transport, and increasing the electrochemical surface area. This technique can also be extended to fabricate self-supported 3D substrates for energy conversion and storage devices.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qingyuan Zheng, Jack H. Williams, Scott Elgersma, Mick D. Mantle, Andrew J. Sederman, G. Leendert Bezemer, Constant M. Guedon, Lynn F. Gladden
Summary: In this study, a pilot-scale fixed-bed reactor compatible with NMR/MRI was developed for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Multiple magnetic resonance techniques were applied to quantitatively characterize different product species within catalyst pellets, providing valuable information for catalyst and reactor optimization.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lisa Ramisch, Sebastian Pfaff, Sabrina M. Gericke, Edvin Lundgren, Johan Zetterberg
Summary: We present a combination of optical operando techniques that allow simultaneous measurement of adsorbed species on catalyst surfaces, monitoring of surface oxide formation, and imaging of the gas phase above the catalyst surface. The experimental setup was validated by studying CO oxidation on Pd(100) at different pressures, revealing the effects of pressure on the heterogeneous catalytic reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Marta Paniagua, Gabriel Morales, Juan A. Melero, Daniel Garcia-Salgado
Summary: The influence of common impurities in levulinic acid on the catalytic performance of different acid catalysts for bio-jet fuel production was studied. It was found that furfural had the greatest detrimental effect on catalyst performance, while propyl-sulfonic acid-modified SBA-15 and sulfonic acid resin Amberlyst-70 showed good regeneration ability.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jesus Tapiador, Pedro Leo, Guillermo Calleja, Gisela Orcajo
Summary: This study presents a new MOF material, Zn-URJC-13, with acid and basic sites, permanent porosity, and high affinity to CO2 molecules. The Zn-URJC-13 catalyst exhibits efficient performance in CO2 cycloaddition reactions and can be reused multiple times.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dan Zhao, Vita A. Kondratenko, Dmitry E. Doronkin, Shanlei Han, Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt, Uwe Rodemerck, David Linke, Evgenii V. Kondratenko
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of cheap and commercially available Zr or Ti-based supports and ZnO to serve as active and selective catalysts for propane dehydrogenation (PDH). The catalytically active species formed in situ under PDH conditions consist of isolated ZnOx. ZnOx on the surface of LaZrOx shows the highest rate of propene formation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hanbyeol Kim, Jung Rae Kim, Young-Kwon Park, Jeong-Myeong Ha, Jungho Jae
Summary: In this study, metal phosphates were used as catalysts for biomass conversion to produce sustainable aromatics through DielsAlder cycloaddition reactions. The effects of synthesis method, activation method, and P/Ti molar ratio on the structure and acid properties of titanium phosphate catalysts were systematically studied. The mesoporous titanium phosphate catalyst synthesized by hydrothermal method at 180℃ for 12 h followed by ethanol refluxing at 60℃ for 24 h at a molar P/Ti ratio of 1 showed the highest surface area and acid site density.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yasin Khani, Sumin Pyo, Kwang-Eun Jeong, Chul-Ung Kim, Moonis Ali Khan, Byong-Hun Jeon, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Siyoung Q. Choi, Young-Kwon Park
Summary: A protonated form of Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 (H-ZSM-5) catalyst was synthesized through a hydrothermal method using different sources of silica. The effect of loading the catalyst with yttrium, samarium, and gadolinium on the acidic properties was investigated. Among the metal-loaded catalysts, the Sm/LHZ catalyst showed the best performance in the methanol to propylene conversion due to its high amount of weak and intermediate acid sites, while the Gd-LHZ catalyst increased the selectivity towards ethane and propane.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Michael Franc, Ivana Cisarova, Jan Vesely
Summary: The present study investigates an enantioselective cyclization of enals with imidazolone derivatives catalyzed by a combination of achiral Pd(0) complex and chiral secondary amine. Corresponding spirocyclic imidazolones were produced in high yields with moderate diastereoselectivity and excellent enantioselectivity. The developed co-operative catalytic methodology provides a highly substituted spirocyclic scaffold with four stereogenic centers under mild conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mauro Alvarez, Jennifer Cueto, David P. Serrano, Pablo Marin, Salvador Ordonez
Summary: This study focuses on improving the formulation and preparation methods of catalysts for the production of dimethyl carbonate. By using suitable catalyst preparation methods and copper salt precursors, the researchers successfully produced catalysts with optimal performance for dimethyl carbonate formation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Claudia J. Keijzer, Luc C. J. Smulders, Dennie Wezendonk, Jan Willem de Rijk, Petra E. de Jongh
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic behavior of alpha-alumina supported silver catalysts in the presence of chloride. It is found that the particle size of silver can affect the selectivity of the catalyst, but different strategies lead to different results. In this size range, the selectivity of ethylene oxide is correlated to the Ag : Al2O3 surface ratio.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Takeshi Aihara, Wataru Aoki, Michikazu Hara, Keigo Kamata
Summary: The development of acid-base bifunctional catalysts is important for promoting specific chemical transformations. In this study, Ti-based perovskite oxides were synthesized and used as catalysts for two C-C bond-forming reactions (cyanosilylation and Knoevenagel condensation). The highly pure SrTiO3 nanoparticles with a high specific surface area exhibited the highest catalytic performance, and could be easily recovered and reused.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Olga Gorlova, Petra Pribylova, Eliska Vyskocilova, Katerina Peroutkova, Jan Kohout, Iva Paterova
Summary: This study investigates the Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of beta-cyclocitral using tin-modified mixed oxides as catalysts. The optimal reaction conditions and the effects of various factors on the reaction course and selectivity were determined. The results show that tin-modified mixed oxides exhibit high activity and selectivity in the oxidation reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. I. Avila, M. M. Alonso-Doncel, L. Briones, G. Gomez-Pozuelo, J. M. Escola, D. P. Serrano, A. Peral, J. A. Botas
Summary: The catalytic fast pyrolysis of lignin using ion-exchanged zeolite catalysts showed significant improvements in bio-oil quality and the production of aromatic hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrico Catizzone, Giorgia Ferrarelli, Paolo Bruno, Girolamo Giordano, Massimo Migliori
Summary: The acid-catalysed alcohol conversion reaction is a promising route for de-fossilization strategies. Research on pure alcohol conversion and simultaneous dehydration of mixed alcohols have shown different product compositions, with the type and distribution of acid sites affecting the reaction mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Alireza Ranjbari, Juho Kim, Jihee Yu, Jiyun Kim, Mireu Park, Nayoung Kim, Kristof Demeestere, Philippe M. Heynderickx
Summary: This study investigated a novel kinetic model for the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange using commercial ZnO and reduced ZnO photocatalysts. The results provided new insights into the interaction of catalysts with molecules of different charges and compared with a previous study on methylene blue. The presence of oxygen vacancies in ZnO and their effects on adsorption and photocatalytic degradation were analyzed, and the photocatalytic degradation rate of reduced ZnO was found to increase significantly.