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Method of enhancing the electron yield during photoionization of a sensibilizer

US4032477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1976
Grant dateJun 28, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 18, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/36
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enhanced electron yield is obtained during irradiation of a sensibilizer with light in the presence of water when a hydrophobic organic material is present as a separate phase having an electron repelling surface in contact with the water and containing the sensibilizer.

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