Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240091755). SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES USED IN WATER DECOMPOSITION PHOTOCATALYST, PHOTOCATALYST USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THEM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES USED IN WATER DECOMPOSITION PHOTOCATALYST, PHOTOCATALYST USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES USED IN WATER DECOMPOSITION PHOTOCATALYST, PHOTOCATALYST USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.9.1 Unanswered Questions
- 1.9.2 How does the doping of semiconductor particles with barium or scandium affect the photocatalytic activity compared to undoped particles?
- 1.9.3 What are the long-term stability and durability of the doped semiconductor particles in the photocatalyst under continuous use?
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES USED IN WATER DECOMPOSITION PHOTOCATALYST, PHOTOCATALYST USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Taizo Masuda of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Ryota Tomizawa of Mishima-shi (JP)
Kenichi Okumura of Gotemba-shi (JP)
Tatsuya Hasegawa of Kiyosu-shi (JP)
Shigeru Ikeda of Takarazuka-shi (JP)
SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES USED IN WATER DECOMPOSITION PHOTOCATALYST, PHOTOCATALYST USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240091755 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR PARTICLES USED IN WATER DECOMPOSITION PHOTOCATALYST, PHOTOCATALYST USING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING THEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a photocatalyst obtained by adding a co-catalyst to semiconductor particles containing strontium titanate, which causes a water decomposition reaction under light emission. The semiconductor particles are doped with barium or scandium for enhanced performance.
- Semiconductor particles containing strontium titanate are doped with barium or scandium to improve photocatalytic activity.
- The method of synthesizing the semiconductor involves mixing barium titanate or scandium oxide with strontium chloride or a mixture of strontium chloride and barium chloride, followed by firing.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in water treatment systems, hydrogen production, and environmental remediation.
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the need for efficient photocatalysts for water decomposition reactions, which can help in clean energy production and environmental protection.
Benefits
The doped semiconductor particles offer improved photocatalytic performance, leading to enhanced efficiency in water decomposition reactions.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in industries such as wastewater treatment, renewable energy production, and air purification systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of doped semiconductor particles in photocatalysts for water splitting reactions.
Unanswered Questions
How does the doping of semiconductor particles with barium or scandium affect the photocatalytic activity compared to undoped particles?
The doping of semiconductor particles with barium or scandium is believed to enhance the photocatalytic activity by improving charge separation and reducing recombination rates. However, the exact mechanism and extent of this enhancement need further investigation.
What are the long-term stability and durability of the doped semiconductor particles in the photocatalyst under continuous use?
The long-term stability and durability of the doped semiconductor particles in the photocatalyst are crucial for practical applications. Further studies are needed to assess the performance of the photocatalyst over extended periods and under various operating conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
in a photocatalyst which is obtained by adding a co-catalyst to semiconductor particles containing strontium titanate and which causes a water decomposition reaction in which water molecules are decomposed into oxygen molecules and hydrogen molecules according to light emission, the semiconductor particles are doped with barium or additionally with scandium. a method of synthesizing a semiconductor for the photocatalyst includes a process of synthesizing semiconductor particles containing strontium titanate doped with barium by mixing barium titanate or additionally with scandium oxide into strontium chloride or mixing strontium titanate or additionally scandium oxide into strontium chloride and barium chloride and performing firing.
