When breaking heterojunctions unlocks a reactive compromise in photomechanocatalytic phenol degradation over P25-TiO 2

RSC Mechanochemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Guillaume Demily, Nicolas Kania, Anne Ponchel, Stéphane Menuel
DOI: 10.1039/d6mr00034g
Cited by: 1
References: 44

Abstract

Mechanical activation disrupts TiO₂ heterojunctions, unlocking dark oxidative reactivity while compromising optimal UV photocatalysis, establishing a reactive compromise for sustainable environmental remediation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Environmental remediation with nanomaterials Iron oxide chemistry and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Mechanochemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
3
Issue
5
Pages
648–660
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN