The absolute energy positions of conduction and valence bands of selected semiconducting minerals

• Published in: The American mineralogist Vol. 85; no. 3-4; pp. 543 - 556
• Main Authors: Xu, Yong, Schoonen, Martin A. A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Mineralogical Society of America 01.04.2000; Walter de Gruyter GmbH
• Subjects: CATALYSTS; chemical analysis; Chemical reactions; electrolytes; electrolytic analysis; ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE; ENERGY GAP; free energy; Geochemistry; MATERIALS SCIENCE; Mineralogy; Minerals; oxidation; OXIDE MINERALS; oxides; pH; PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS; photochemistry; Redox reactions; SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS; semiconductors; SULFIDE MINERALS; sulfides; valency

The absolute energy positions of conduction and valence band edges were compiled for about 50 each semiconducting metal oxide and metal sulfide minerals. The relationships between energy levels at mineral semiconductor-electrolyte interfaces and the activities of these minerals as a catalyst or phot...