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Seki K, Higashi T, Kawase Y, Takanabe K, Domen K. Exploring the Photocorrosion Mechanism of a Photocatalyst. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:10356-10363. [PMID: 36314742 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c02779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting using Ta3N5 anodes shows a high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiency approaching 10%. However, the long-term stability of gas evolution should be improved for the commercial utilization of PEC water-splitting technology. Herein, we examined the photocurrent degradation of photoanodes prepared by uniformly loading a NiFeOx cocatalyst onto a Ta3N5 semiconductor. Although spectroscopic analysis showed that the degradation was attributable to the formation of an oxide layer, several oxide growth kinetic laws and mechanisms are known. We theoretically derived the photocurrent kinetic laws instead of the oxide growth kinetic laws by generalizing the Cabrera-Mott oxidation theory of metal oxidation in air to apply it to photocorrosion. The measured photocurrent kinetics are fully consistent with the theoretical kinetic laws. We show that ion drift due to charging of the oxide layer limits oxide growth even though uniform cocatalyst loading is designed to prevent self-oxidation of Ta3N5.
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- Kazuhiko Seki
- Global Zero Emission Research Center (GZR), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Onogawa 16-1 AIST West, Ibaraki305-8569, Japan
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- Institute for Tenure Track Promotion, University of Miyazaki, Nishi 1-1 Gakuen-Kibanadai, Miyazaki889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo113-8656, Japan
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- Office of University Professors, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo113-8656, Japan
- Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research, Shinshu University, 4-17-1 Wakasato, Nagano-shi, Nagano380-8553, Japan
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Li Y, Morel A, Gallant D, Mauzeroll J. Controlling Surface Contact, Oxygen Transport, and Pitting of Surface Oxide via Single-Channel Scanning Electrochemical Cell Microscopy. Anal Chem 2022; 94:14603-14610. [PMID: 36214771 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c02459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In single-channel scanning electrochemical cell microscopy, the applied potential during the approach of a micropipette to the substrate generates a transient current upon droplet contact with the substrate. Once the transient current exceeds a set threshold, the micropipette is automatically halted. Currently, the effect of the approach potential on the subsequent electrochemical measurements, such as the open-circuit potential and potentiodynamic polarization, is considered to be inconsequential. Herein, we demonstrate that the applied approach potential does impact the extent of probe-to-substrate interaction and subsequent microscale electrochemical measurements on aluminum alloy AA7075-T73.
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- Yuanjiao Li
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, H3A 0B8 Quebec, Canada
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- Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre, Division of Transportation and Manufacturing, National Research Council Canada, Aluminum Technology Center, 501 University Blvd East, Saguenay, G7H 8C3 Quebec, Canada
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- Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre, Division of Transportation and Manufacturing, National Research Council Canada, Aluminum Technology Center, 501 University Blvd East, Saguenay, G7H 8C3 Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, H3A 0B8 Quebec, Canada
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On the use of SKPFM for in situ studies of the repassivation of the native oxide film on aluminium in air. Electrochem commun 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Leinders G, Cardinaels T, Binnemans K, Verwerft M. Low-Temperature Oxidation of Fine UO2 Powders: Thermochemistry and Kinetics. Inorg Chem 2018; 57:4196-4204. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b00517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gregory Leinders
- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK·CEN), Institute for Nuclear Materials Science, Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium
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- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK·CEN), Institute for Nuclear Materials Science, Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium
- KU Leuven, Department of Chemistry, Celestijnenlaan 200F, P.O. Box
2404, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemistry, Celestijnenlaan 200F, P.O. Box
2404, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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- Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK·CEN), Institute for Nuclear Materials Science, Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium
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Giskeødegård NH, Hunderi O, Nisancioglu K. In-situ determination of thickness and electrochemical properties of barrier oxide film on impure aluminium in aqueous solution. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-018-1169-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Simultaneous ellipsometric and chronoamperometric study of barrier aluminium oxide growth and dissolution in acetate buffer. J Solid State Electrochem 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-015-2878-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Litrico G, Proulx P, Gouriet JB, Rambaud P. Controlled oxidation of aluminum nanoparticles. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2014.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Sequeira CAC, Santos DMF. Transient film formation on chalcopyrite in acidic solutions. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-009-9988-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chernavskii PA, Peskov NV, Mugtasimov AV, Lunin VV. Oxidation of metal nanoparticles: Experiment and model. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B 2007. [DOI: 10.1134/s1990793107040082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- N. F. Mott
- a Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge , Madingley Road, Cambridge , CB3 OHE , England
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Collot P, Gautherin G, Agius B, Rigo S, Rochet F. Low-pressure oxidation of silicon stimulated by low-energy electron bombardment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/13642818508238950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- P. Collot
- a Institut d'Electronique Fondamentale , Université Paris XI , 91405 , Orsay Cedex , France
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- a Institut d'Electronique Fondamentale , Université Paris XI , 91405 , Orsay Cedex , France
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- b Groupe de Physique des Solides E.N.S. , Université Paris VII , 75221 , Paris Cedex 05 , France
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- b Groupe de Physique des Solides E.N.S. , Université Paris VII , 75221 , Paris Cedex 05 , France
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- b Groupe de Physique des Solides E.N.S. , Université Paris VII , 75221 , Paris Cedex 05 , France
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Affiliation(s)
- Francis P. Fehlner
- a Research and Development Division , Corning Glass Works , Corning , New York , 14831 , U.S.A
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Kim DH, Kim SS, Lee HH, Jang HW, Kim JW, Tang M, Liang KS, Sinha SK, Noh DY. Oxidation Kinetics in Iron and Stainless Steel: An in Situ X-ray Reflectivity Study. J Phys Chem B 2004. [DOI: 10.1021/jp0479062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- D. H. Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (K-JIST), Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea, Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Taiwan, and Department of Physics, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California 92093
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Conway BE, Barnett B, Angerstein‐Kozlowska H, Tilak BV. A surface‐electrochemical basis for the direct logarithmic growth law for initial stages of extension of anodic oxide films formed at noble metals. J Chem Phys 1990. [DOI: 10.1063/1.459319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Nordlander P, Ronay M. Calculation of the barrier for oxygen incorporation into metal and metal-oxide surfaces. PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER 1987; 36:4982-4989. [PMID: 9943518 DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.36.4982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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Ronay M, Nordlander P. Barrier to oxygen penetration on metal and oxide surfaces. PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER 1987; 35:9403-9406. [PMID: 9941365 DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.35.9403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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Chapter 1 An Overview of Metal Oxidation Theory. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1984. [DOI: 10.1016/s0069-8040(08)70006-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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