High-Resolution Studies of Photo(electro)catalysts by Electrochemical Scanning Probe Microscopies

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the mechanistic understanding of photocatalytic processes using advanced techniques.
• Utilized high-resolution electrochemical scanning probe microscopies.
• Focused on photocatalytic processes relevant to energy and environmental applications.
• Analyzed local activity variations in photo(electro)catalysts.
• Revealed crucial variations in activity between and within photocatalysts.
• Indicated limitations of traditional techniques in capturing detailed mechanistic data.