Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants

1st Edition - September 20, 2023
Editors: Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pardeep Singh, Pankaj Raizada, S. Vadivel, Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian
Language: English
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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.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Chapter 1. Occurrence and risks of emerging pollutants in water bodies
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Sources of EPs
1.3 The occurrence of EPs in water bodies
1.4 The risks of EPs in aquatic environment
1.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
List of abbreviations
References
Chapter 2. An overview of synthesis techniques for functional photocatalysts
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Principle of photocatalysis
2.3 Synthesis methods for functional photocatalytic material
2.4 Hydrothermal method
2.5 Solvothermal technique
2.6 Direct oxidation method
2.7 Sonochemical synthesis method of photocatalysts
2.8 Microwave-assisted method
2.9 Chemical vapor deposition synthesis method
2.10 Physical vapor deposition method
2.11 Electrochemical deposition synthesis method
2.12 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Construction of visible-light photocatalysts through bandgap engineering
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Doping
3.3 Alloying using alloy semiconductors
3.4 Use of quantum well structures
3.5 Use of pseudomorphic materials
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Overview of characterization techniques for advanced photocatalyst
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Characterization techniques
4.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. State of-the-art progress of metal–organic frameworks-based photothermal catalysis
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The mechanism of inorganic and organic counterparts
5.3 Noncovalent intermolecular interactions and energies
5.4 Noncovalent interactions are necessary for MOF’s structure integrity
5.5 Types of noncovalent interaction
5.6 Approaches for promoting photocatalytic activity in MOFs
5.7 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Plasmonic photocatalytic materials for pollutants removal
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Choice of Au-TiO2
6.3 Deposition methods of Au over TiO2 surface
6.4 Pros and cons of various deposition methods
6.5 Structure and optical properties of Au-TiO2
6.6 Photocatalytic performances
6.7 Gap analysis and challenges
6.8 Conclusion and future prospective
References
Chapter 7. Carbon nitride-supported semiconductor photocatalyst for wastewater treatment
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Strategies to enhance the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4
7.3 Applications of g-C3N4/graphene-based photocatalytic materials in wastewater treatment (organic pollutants removal)
7.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Persulfate-aided modified graphitic carbon nitride-based photocatalysts for wastewater treatment: synergistic mechanism
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Emergence of metal-free graphitic carbon nitride
8.3 Surface-modified GCN-based photocatalysts for persulfate activation: mechanism
8.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9. Photocatalytic studies of type-II, Z-, and S-scheme heterojunctions
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Fundamental principles of heterojunctions
9.3 Main types of heterojunctions
9.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics and pharma pollutants in water
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Pharmaceuticals and personal care products
10.3 Sources, pathways, and occurrences
10.4 Adverse impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
10.5 Treatment of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
10.6 Photocatalysis
10.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. Photocatalytic degradation of triazine-based pesticides
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Available removal methods for pesticides
11.3 Photocatalytic removal of triazine pesticides
11.4 Factors affecting photocatalytic degradation of triazine pesticides
11.5 Photocatalytic degradation mechanism of triazine pesticides
11.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 12. Photocatalytic inactivation of harmful algae and bacteria in water
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Bacteria
12.3 Algae
12.4 Photocatalytic microbial inactivation/disinfection mechanism
12.5 Photocatalytic inactivation of harmful bacteria
12.6 Photocatalytic inactivation of harmful algae
12.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13. Zinc oxide-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Zinc oxide nanostructures as a semiconductor photocatalyst
13.3 Synthesis process
13.4 Photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide for dyes, drugs, and pesticides degradation
13.5 Factors affecting the catalytic efficiency of zinc oxide
13.6 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Index

Ajay Kumar Mishra

Dr. Ajay Kumar Mishra MSc, MPhil, PhD, CSci, FRSC working as Professor at Durban University of Technology, South Africa. Besides Prof Mishra is also working as Director: Academy of Nanotechnology and Waste Water Innovations (ANWWI), South Africa and Visiting Professor at Robert Gordon University, UK, Bashir State University, Russia and Adjunct Professor at Hebei University of Science and Technology and Jiangsu University, China. He is actively serving as Chair of the IEEE Nanotechnology Council, South Africa Chapter since 2016. Prof Mishra has published more than 400 papers in international journals/conferences, books/book chapters and others. He graduated 13 PhD, 22 Master students and hosted more than 10 postdoctoral fellows/scientist globally. He was awarded a number of international awards including Top 2% most cited scientist in the world for year 2019-2022 and Chancellor prize (2020) & many more. He is editor and editorial board member of many peer reviewed journals and scientific societies, conferences/workshops.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

Pardeep Singh

Pardeep Singh is Professor and Head at the School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, India. He is specialized in physical chemistry and heads a lab of research scholars who work on photocatalysis with the aim of generating new knowledge on graphene-based photocatalytic materials and processes to develop novel de-pollution treatments with enhanced efficiency and pilot-scale applicability. He is also exploring the generation of bio-waste material-based activated carbon for adsorption-based removal of aqueous phase pollutants.

Affiliations and expertise

School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan-Oachghat-Kumarhatti Highway, Bajhol, Himachal Pradesh, India

Pankaj Raizada

Pankaj Raizada is an Associate Professor of the Advance School of Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Solan (H.P.), India. She received her PhD from Vikram University, Ujjain (M.P.), India in 2010. She was awarded the DST Young Scientist Award in 2015. Her research interest involves designing of new advanced photocatalytic materials (metal free carbonaceous materials) for environmental and energy applications. Her research group published around 87 papers, 22 patents, and 6 book chapters in the area of photocatalysis.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Advance School of Chemical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Solan (H.P.), India

S. Vadivel

Dr S. Vadivel, JSPS Fellow, Department of Civil and Environmental engineering, Tokyo institute of Technology, Japan & Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. He is one of the renowned energetic researcher in the field of energy and environment. Especially, well known for his expertise in the field of photocatalysis and supercapacitors. He got Ranked in Top 2% Scientists worldwide reported by Stanford University (http://bit.ly/391Gn5Y). He successfully completed his doctoral studies in the topic “Synthesis of Bismuth Based Composites for Environmental and Energy Applications” in Anna University, Chennai. He has been awarded with the project in early career research award scheme by DSTSERB, India and it has been successfully completed. As an expertise in the field of photocatalysis, he acts as reviewer in various international peer reviewed journals. As a feather to his cap, he also acquired prestigious PIFI-CAS fellowship and now he has been awarded with the JSPS fellowship under the supervision of prof. Manabu Fuji, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. He has 63 international peer reviewed journals to his name along with 8 book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603202, India

Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian

Dr. Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, India. Previously worked in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, India. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from National Institute of Technology Calicut, India. He was awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship by Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, 2015, Germany. He was further awarded the National-Post Doctoral Fellowship from SERB-DST, 2016-2018, India. Dr Selvasembian was awarded as Young Scientist by DST, India for the BRICS Conclave held in Durban, 2018, South Africa and was the recepient of Hiyoshi Young Leaf Award from Hiyoshi Ecological Services, Hiyoshi Corporation, 2018, Japan. His major research interests are bioremediation and wastewater treatment. He is Editorial Board Member in Separation & Purification Reviews, Scientific Reports, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery and Environmental Management. He is also serving as Associate Editor in International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, IET Nanobiotechnology, Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry and also as an Academic Editor for Adsorption Science and Technology. He has published more than 100 peer reviewed international research articles and contributed several book chapters. He is editing books from prestigious publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley, CRC and Springer. Recently Dr Selvasembian was listed in Top 2% most cited research scientist in the world as per data published by Stanford University USA.

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Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India

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