Analyzing the status of oxide surface photochemical reactivity
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 07:31
in Physics & Chemistry
As shown by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Dr. Michael Henderson and Dr. Igor Lyubinetsky in their invited review article, using scanning probe microscopy techniques, in particular scanning tunneling microscopy or STM, allows scientists to understand fundamental interactions that are key to our energy future. Adsorbates, their adjacent neighbors, defects, and impurities of the surface topography all influence the surface's photochemistry. Knowing the locations and residence times of each molecule is important to understanding and controlling surface chemistry, vital for solar energy and other forms of renewable energy.