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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254040003321

Autore

A. Barakat Mohamed

Titolo

Photocatalytic Activity Enhancement of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles : Degradation of Pollutants in Wastewater / / by Mohamed A. Barakat, Rajeev Kumar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-24271-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (39 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability, , 2212-9898

Disciplina

628.3

Soggetti

Chemical engineering

Water quality

Water - Pollution

Nanotechnology

Environmental chemistry

Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Water Quality/Water Pollution

Environmental Chemistry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

 Introduction -- Fundamentals and mechanism of TiO2 photocatalysis -- Photocatalysis enhancement routes.-ApplicationsWastewater treatment -- Visible light photocatalysis -- Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

In this brief, a comprehensive review of the UV/visible-TiO2 photocatalytic oxidation process is presented with an insight into the mechanisms involved, the role of titanium dioxide as a catalyst, irradiation sources, types of reactors, and a comparison between various modes of TiO2 application. An overview of the development and enhancement of the activity of TiO2 nanoparticles in photocatalysis is presented. The topics covered include a detailed look at the unique properties of the TiO2 nanoparticles and their relationship to photocatalytic properties. The utilization of the TiO2 nanoparticles as photocatalysts, in the non-doped and doped forms is also reviewed. Finally, the use of modified TiO2 nanoparticles has made a significant



contribution in providing definitive mechanistic information regarding the visible light photocatalytic processes.