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In Situ Characterization of Photocatalytic Activity

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The recent development of in situ analysis techniques for the trajectory-tracking of reactive oxygen species in the photocatalytic system has efficiently deepened the understanding about the structure–activity relationship, thus allowing the more rational design of the photocatalytic system. Among versatile analysis techniques, fluorescence and infrared spectroscopies are most commonly used ones for revealing the reasonable reaction mechanism. Other techniques such as Raman, electron spin resonance, and surface photovoltage spectroscopies, atomic force microscopy, and NMR have also shown their unique roles in dissecting the reaction process through providing specific information about the surficial states and local heterogeneity of the photocatalyst. Furthermore, the coupling of different technologies provides more comprehensive and accurate understanding about the reaction mechanism.

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    Jinlong Zhang, Baozhu Tian, Lingzhi Wang, Mingyang Xing & Juying Lei

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Zhang, J., Tian, B., Wang, L., Xing, M., Lei, J. (2018). In Situ Characterization of Photocatalytic Activity. In: Photocatalysis. Lecture Notes in Chemistry, vol 100. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2113-9_2

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