On the usage of turnover numbers and quantum yields in heterogeneous photocatalysis

On the usage of turnover numbers and quantum yields in heterogeneous photocatalysis. Serpone, N., Terzian, R., Lawless, D., Kennepohl, P., & Sauvé, G. J. Photochem. Photobiol. A, 73(1):11-16, 6, 1993.

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This paper discusses two issues which have led to, and continue to cause, confusion in the heterogeneous photochemical literature: (i) turnover numbers (turnover rates, turnover frequencies) and (ii) quantum yields. Attention is called to the use of these two parameters when describing the catalytic activity of a photocatalyst on the one hand and the efficiency of a photon on the other. A parameter is defined (relative photonic efficiency) and a simple method is proposed which provides a means of validating data between experiments and between laboratories. In addition, the process efficiency can be assessed and the photocatalytic activity of different materials and a given photocatalyst material from various sources can be validated.

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