Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants

Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants addresses the potential role of visible active photocatalytic methods for the removal of various emerging and persistent organic pollutants (POPs.) Describing the classification, sources and potential risks of emerging organics in water bodies and the environment, the book covers the different synthesis methods of visible active structured photocatalysts and structure related properties to their applications in photocatalytic processes for the removal of antibiotics, pharma and heavy metal pollutants. This book provides an invaluable reference to academics, researchers and technicians in chemical engineering, chemistry and environmental science.In addition, the mechanistic insights associated with the interaction of advanced functional materials and water pollutants along with the possible reaction pathway occurring during the visible light induced photocatalytic processes together with toxicity are discussed in detail along with the reutilization of catalysts, supporting the inherent reaction conditions performed with natural conditions.
- Covers the recent progress in nano photocatalytic materials- Explores the mechanism of photocatalytic degradation of pollutants- Includes the controlled synthesis of nanostructured photocatalysts and their modifications for targeted pollutants

1. An overview of synthesis techniques for functional photocatalysts2. Occurrence and risks of emerging pollutants in waterbodies 3. Construction of visible light photocatalysts through band gap engineering 4. Overview of characterization techniques for advanced photocatalyst 5. Two-dimensional materials for photocatalytic degradation 6. Plasmonic photocatalytic materials for pollutants removal 7. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for photocatalytic applications 8. Carbon nitride supported semiconductor photocatalyst for wastewater treatment 9. Persulphate, Peroxymonosulphate aided semiconductor photocatalysts 10. Photocatalytic studies of Type-II, Z, and S scheme heterojunctions 11. Photocatalytic degradation of trace level pollutants and elements in waterbodies 12. Advanced photoreactors used for degradation processes 13. Photo catalytic degradation of antibiotics and pharma pollutants in water 14. Photocatalytic degradation of triazine based pesticides15. Photocatalytic inactivation of harmful algae and bacteria in water