Heterogeneous photocatalysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005248",
  "term": "Heterogeneous photocatalysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A catalytic process where light energy drives a chemical reaction at the surface of a solid catalyst, which is in a different phase from the reactants. The catalyst absorbs photons, generating electron-hole pairs that initiate redox reactions. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a widely used heterogeneous photocatalyst.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 956 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heterogeneous-photocatalysis/"
}