Anisotropic Heterostructures of Nanocrystals

Based on what we have learned from Fe3O4/MS model system, we have considered application in technologically important systems such as heterostructures that exhibit visible light photocatalysis. Using the combination of NC heterostructures of materials with type II band offset and multiple exciton generation, TiO2/CdS and TiO2/PbS NC heterostructures have been synthesized as potential photocatalysts. While there is a need for improvement in yield and controlling of geometries by modifying synthetic method, new paradigm in designing photocatalysts may be envisioned with these materials.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Materials Science and Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Kwon, Kwan-Wook

Contributors dc:contributor

• Shim, Moonsub

• Engineering, Materials Science

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI3269950

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/82804