Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2011-10-04
Neckel, Alexa D. (Department: 1723)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
C136S258000, C136S264000, C136S265000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08029652
ABSTRACT:
Photocatalytic materials based on coupling of semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots (NQD) and molecular catalysts. These materials have capability to drive or catalyze non-spontaneous chemical reactions in the presence of visible radiation, ultraviolet radiation, or both. The NQD functions in these materials as a light absorber and charge generator. Following light absorption, the NQD activates a molecular catalyst adsorbed on the surface of the NQD via transfer of one or more charges (either electrons or electron-holes) from the NQD to the molecular catalyst. The activated molecular catalyst can then drive a chemical reaction. A photoelectrolytic device that includes such photocatalytic materials is also described.
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Klimov Victor I.
Meyer Thomas J.
Sykora Milan
Cottrell Bruce H.
Los Alamos National Security LLC
Neckel Alexa D.
Santandrea Robert P.
Schoenfeld Meredith A.
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