Photocatalysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008809",
  "term": "Photocatalysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A catalytic process that involves the absorption of light by a catalyst, leading to the formation of an excited state that then initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction. The catalyst itself is regenerated during the reaction cycle. This process is widely used in environmental applications, such as water purification and air detoxification.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "infrared",
    "initiation",
    "photocatalyst",
    "transformation",
    "ultraviolet",
    "visible"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 384 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photocatalysis/"
}