Date of Completion
7-6-2017
Embargo Period
1-2-2018
Keywords
transition metal oxide; sulfide; mesoporous; characterization; photocatalytic; hydrogen evolution; oxygen evolution
Major Advisor
Steven L. Suib
Associate Advisor
Alfredo Angeles-Boza
Associate Advisor
Jing Zhao
Field of Study
Chemistry
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Open Access
Open Access
Abstract
In this thesis, I will focus on the synthesis of transition metal oxide/sulfide-based composite materials for different types of environmental and sustainable energy applications under ambient conditions. Controlled synthesis of these catalysts with unique crystalline structures, physical, and chemical properties will be carried out to achieve an improved catalytic activity. The correlations between the material structure and catalytic activity will be investigated by various characterization techniques. Finally, the catalytic activities for the resulting materials will be evaluated for environmental friendly photocatalytic dye degradation and electrochemical water splitting reaction, respectively.
Recommended Citation
Miao, Ran, "Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Transition Metal Oxide/Sulfide-Based Catalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications" (2017). Doctoral Dissertations. 1495.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/dissertations/1495