Abstract
In the last years, in situ and operando IR spectroscopies are emerging as powerful tools to directly investigate the processes occurring at the surface of oxide particles during photocatalytic reactions. This paper provides a concise overview of the most used acquisition modes (transmission, ATR and DRIFT) and the related experimental setups available to study reactions under UV irradiation. Subsequently a selection of significant applications will be presented, including photocatalytic reactions in gas phase and at the solid–liquid interface. The selected examples will highlight the effectiveness of IR spectroscopy in monitoring the evolution of the reaction intermediates and products at the photocatalyst surface. This approach allows to better understand the reaction mechanism and to derive the kinetic laws, expressed in terms of surface concentrations.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
