Efficient photocatalytic decomposition of water with the novel layered tantalate RbNdTa₂O₇

Abstract

Under UV irradiation, RbNdTa₂O₇, the first example of an active photocatalyst containing partially occupied 4f levels, demonstrated efficient evolution of stoichiometric H₂/O₂ mixtures from pure water even in the absence of loaded metal catalysts.

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