
Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants
- 1st Edition - September 20, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pardeep Singh, Pankaj Raizada, S. Vadivel, Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 9 5 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 9 5 4 - 4
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Request a sales quoteAdvanced 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
- 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
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 20, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 400
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323959537
- eBook ISBN: 9780323959544
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Ajay Kumar Mishra
PS
Pardeep Singh
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Pankaj Raizada
SV
S. Vadivel
RS
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.