Advances in Ferric Oxide- And Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalysis

Advances in Ferric Oxide- and Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalysis stands as a comprehensive resource for researchers aiming to unlock the full potential of ferric oxide and zinc oxide in photocatalytic applications. This book offers critical insights for those new to the field or seeking to broaden their understanding, clearly explaining how these oxides can be deployed across diverse settings. By systematically covering both established and emerging uses, it bridges the knowledge gap and provides readers with the foundational principles and advanced developments necessary to advance research and innovation in photocatalysis involving these promising materials. The book draws on important studies, illustrating their significance, emphasizing their high activity, ready availability, and notable stability-attributes that contribute to their growing prominence in various photocatalytic roles. Furthermore, the authors synthesize both fundamental concepts and recent advancements in a logical, organized manner, with a particular focus on the structural and property-related basics of these selected photocatalysts, ensuring readers gain a thorough and systematic understanding.

Athira Krishnan is an Assistant Professor at Government Polytechnic College Punalur, Kerala, India. Her research interests lie in designing and developing transition metals-based catalytic materials and fabricating cost-effective catalytic electrodes for green hydrogen production.

Part I - Photocatalysis 1. Photocatalysis - Fundamental 2. Critical parameters and Performance evaluation 3. Metal oxide-based photocatalysts 4. Strategies for improving photocatalytic efficiency 5. Photocatalysis from lab to industry Part II - Ferric oxide-based photocatalysts 6. Ferric oxide - Structure, synthesis, properties and advantages for application in photocatalysis 7. Mechanism of ferric oxide photocatalysis 8. Approaches to improvement of ferric oxide photocatalytic performances 9. Summary and future trends in ferric oxide-based photocatalysis Part III - Zinc oxide-based photocatalysts 10. Zinc oxide - Structure, synthesis, properties and advantages for application in photocatalysis 11. Mechanism of zinc oxide photocatalysis 12. Strategies to improve the performance of zinc oxide photocatalysts 13. Summary and future trends in zinc oxide-based photocatalysis