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The study of photocatalytic reactions was initiated in 1970's. The definitions of photocatalysis, photosynthesis and photodegradation (photo-ageing) are given. For photocatalysis the wavelength of UV irradiation and the nature of the photocatalyst are discussed. The experimental conditions and the mechanism of the photo-partial-oxidation of alkanes and olefinic hydrocarbons into aldehydes and ketones, at R.T., are presented. Conditions for the ``photo-splitting'' of water are discussed.
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Teichner, S.J. The origins of photocatalysis. J Porous Mater 15, 311–314 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10934-006-9091-1
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