Abstract
Abstract Photocatalytic activity of CdS and ZnS for the cis-trans isomerization of 2-butene is much higher than that of TiO2 and ZnO, though the double bond shift isomerization to 1-butene hardly proceeds in contrast with the case of the oxides. The addition of O2 or NO molecules leads to the remarkable inhibition of photocatalyzed isomerization of 2-butene, but not to the complete inhibition. Water vapor enhanced the photocatalyzed isomerization. From these results together with the ESR measurements before and after UV irradiation of the sulfide catalyst either in the presence or in the absence of butene, the following conclusions emerge: sulfur radicals such as \dotSn, which are produced by the hole trapping by lattice S2− ions and/or sulfur clusters existing in the catalyst inherently, play a significant role in the weakening of the C=C double bond of 2-butene via the interaction with the molecules; the stability of such sulfur radicals results in the much higher photocatalytic activity of CdS and ZnS catalysts as compared with that of metal oxide catalysts.
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.
