Review of experimental setups for plasmonic photocatalytic reactions
Journal
Catalysts
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Huang, H.J.
Wu, J.C.-S.
Chiang, H.-P.
Chau, Y.-F.C.
Lin, Y.-S.
Wang, Y.H.
Chen, P.-J.
Abstract
Plasmonic photocatalytic reactions have been substantially developed. However, the mechanism underlying the enhancement of such reactions is confusing in relevant studies. The plasmonic enhancements of photocatalytic reactions are hard to identify by processing chemically or physically. This review discusses the noteworthy experimental setups or designs for reactors that process various energy transformation paths for enhancing plasmonic photocatalytic reactions. Specially designed experimental setups can help characterize near-field optical responses in inducing plasmons and transformation of light energy. Electrochemical measurements, dark-field imaging, spectral measurements, and matched coupling of wavevectors lead to further understanding of the mechanism underlying plasmonic enhancement. The discussions herein can provide valuable ideas for advanced future studies.
Type
review