An 'electron waiting room' helps blue titanium dioxide hold light energy longer
To produce hydrogen using sunlight, the energy obtained from light must be retained until it can be used in a chemical reaction. However, if an electron that has gained energy from light quickly returns to its original position, it becomes difficult to make use of that energy.
To produce hydrogen using sunlight, the energy obtained from light must be retained until it can be used in a chemical reaction. However, if an electron that has gained energy from light quickly returns to its original position, it becomes difficult to make use of that energy. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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