photocatalysis
noun
the acceleration or retardation of the reaction rate in chemical reactions by light.
photocatalytic
-
a word derived from
photocatalysis.
Example Sentences
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Improved materials are needed to unlock the economic potential of several photocatalytic processes.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Among the materials attracting growing attention are polyheptazine imides, which have structural and functional features that make them particularly effective for photocatalytic reactions.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Cordonier said the foam also demonstrated photocatalytic properties, meaning that it can use light to promote chemical reactions that can do things like purify air or water.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2023
The combined changes enabled the scientists to convert 9.2% of the Sun’s energy into hydrogen fuel, roughly three times more than previous photocatalytic setups, they report today in Nature.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 4, 2023
That has limited the efficiency of these photocatalytic water splitters to converting only about 3% of the Sun’s incoming energy into usable hydrogen fuel.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 4, 2023
