Size-dependent electronic structure of titanium-oxo-alkoxides: exploring quantum confinement at the smallest sizes

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thomas J. Barnes, Bin Wang, Eniola Sokalu, Frank De Proft, Sebastian D. Pike
DOI: 10.1039/d5qi02443a
Cited by: 1
References: 72

Abstract

Ti-oxo-alkoxides with 1–18 Ti atoms allow study of electronic size effects of titanium oxide materials at the smallest sizes. The lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) position is significantly affected by size.

Fields of Study & Subjects

TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
8
Pages
3355–3365
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN