PHOTO-THERMAL REACTIONS OF ALCOHOLS TO HYDROGEN AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS OVER METAL OXIDE PHOTO-THERMAL CATALYSTS

摘要

Photo-thermal catalysts and methods of use are described. The photo-thermal catalyst can include a photo-active metal oxide and, optionally, a plasmon resonance material. The photo-thermal catalyst has a temperature of 150° C. to 400° C. and is in contact with electromagnetic radiation. The photo-thermal catalyst can be used in a photo-thermal method to generate hydrogen from alcohols.