Description
Book SynopsisUltrathin metal oxide layers have emerged in recent years as a powerful approach for substantially enhancing the performance of photo, electro, or thermal catalytic systems for energy, in some cases even enabling the use of highly attractive materials previously found unsuitable. This development is due to the confluence of new synthetic preparation methods for ultrathin oxide layers and a more advanced understanding of interfacial phenomena on the nano and atomic scale. This book brings together the fundamentals and applications of ultrathin oxide layers while highlighting connections and future opportunities with the intent of accelerating the use of these materials and techniques for new and emerging applications of catalysis for energy. It comprehensively covers the state-of-the-art synthetic methods of ultrathin oxide layers, their structural and functional characterization, and the broad range of applications in the field of catalysis for energy. Edited by leaders in the field, and with contributions from global experts, this title will be of interest to graduate students and researchers across materials science and chemistry who are interested in ultrathin oxide layers and their applications in solar energy conversion, renewable energy, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and protective coatings.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Oxide Coatings for Semiconductor Light Absorbers: Advanced Synthesis and Applications; Ultrathin Oxides for Solar Cells; Blocking Layers for Controlling Directional Charge Transport in Dye-sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells; Performance Enhancement of TiO2-encapsulated Photoelectrodes Based on III–V Compound Semiconductors; Metal Oxide Co-catalyst Nanolayers on Photoelectrodes; Design Principles for Oxide-encapsulated Electrocatalysts; Synthesis Techniques for Ultrathin Oxide Layers of Heterogeneous Catalysts; Ultrathin Oxide Coatings Synthesized Via Wet Chemical Processes for Electrocatalytic Systems; Applications of Metal Oxide Layers on Particulate Photocatalysts for Water Splitting; Ultrathin Silica Layers as Separation Membranes for Artificial Photosynthesis; Outlook
