photocatalysis

American  

[foh-toh-kuh-tal-i-sis] / ˌfoʊ toʊ kəˈtæl ɪ sɪs /

noun

Chemistry.

plural

photocatalyses

1. the acceleration or retardation of the reaction rate in chemical reactions by light.

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photocatalysis British  

/ ˌfəʊtəʊkəˈtælɪsɪs /

noun

1. the alteration of the rate of a chemical reaction by light or other electromagnetic radiation

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Other Word Forms

• photocatalytic adjective

Etymology

Origin of photocatalysis

First recorded in 1910–15; photo- + catalysis

Example Sentences

Photocatalysis offers a promising way to convert the vast supply of sunlight into useful chemical energy.

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"Standard computational studies of photocatalysts typically focus on ground-state properties and neglect excited-state effects, despite the fact that photocatalysis is inherently driven by photoexcited charge carriers. Specifically, we employ many-body perturbation theory methods."

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"We believe this achievement marks a significant milestone in advancing iron-based photocatalysis."

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Both advances rely on photocatalysis and strengthen CiQUS's position as a leader in developing innovative strategies to use abundant raw materials more effectively.

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It has a wide range of applications, including as photocatalysis and pollutant removal.

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