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High-energy ultraviolet (UVC) irradiation creates defects in metal oxides (MOs) like TiO2. Our study reveals UVC light penetrates MOs hundreds of micrometers, significantly deeper than previously thought.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Surface Science
Photochemistry

Background:

High-energy ultraviolet (UVC) irradiation of metal oxides (MOs) induces photoinduced surface oxygen vacancies (PI-SOVs).
PI-SOVs significantly alter the electronic and chemical properties of MOs, impacting charge carrier dynamics.
The penetration depth of UVC irradiation in MOs is a critical, yet poorly understood, parameter for device applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and quantify the penetration depth of UVC irradiation in metal oxides.
To determine the extent to which UVC irradiation affects bulk properties beyond the surface.
To provide crucial data for the design and operation of MO-based systems utilizing UVC.

Main Methods:

Optical transmission measurements on back-illuminated titanium dioxide (TiO2) samples.
Time-resolved atomic force microscopy (TR-AFM) to observe irradiation-induced changes.
Experimental analysis of UVC-induced effects across the bulk of MO samples.

Main Results:

UVC irradiation effects were observed hundreds of micrometers into the bulk of TiO2 samples.
This penetration depth is orders of magnitude greater than previously postulated values.
Photoinduced surface oxygen vacancies (PI-SOVs) and their impact extend significantly into the material.

Conclusions:

The penetration depth of UVC irradiation in metal oxides is substantially larger than previously assumed.
Findings necessitate a re-evaluation of UVC interaction models with MOs.
This research has significant implications for fundamental understanding and practical device engineering.