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Nanostructured Photocatalysts

From Fundamental to Practical Applications

1st Edition - June 25, 2021

Editors: Van-Huy Nguyen, Dai-Viet N. Vo, Sonil Nanda

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Nanostructured Photocatalysts: From Fundamental to Practical Applications offers a good opportunity for academic, industrial researchers and engineers to gain insights on the fundamental principles and updated knowledge on the engineering aspects and various practical applications of photocatalysis. This book comprehensively and systematically reviews photocatalytic fundamental aspects, ranging from reaction mechanism, kinetic modeling, nanocatalyst synthesis and design, essential material characterization using advanced techniques, and novel reactor design and scale-up. Future perspectives, techno-economical evaluation and lifecycle assessment of photocatalytic processes are also provided.

Finally, a wide range of practical, important and emerging photocatalytic applications, namely wastewater treatment, air pollution remediation, renewable and green energy generation, and vital chemical production are thoroughly covered, making this book useful and beneficial for engineers, scientists, academic researchers, undergraduates and postgraduates.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the Editors
Preface
Section 1: Introduction and fundamental studies
Chapter 1: Nanostructured photocatalysts: Introduction to photocatalytic mechanism and nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications
Abstract
1.1: Introduction
1.2: The working mechanism of photocatalysis
1.3: Nanostructured photocatalysts
1.4: Metal-organic frameworks
1.5: Covalent organic frameworks
1.6: Conclusions
Chapter 2: Kinetic and mass-transfer analyses in continuous photocatalytic reactors
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Conclusions
Chapter 3: Reaction mechanism for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Organic pollutants in the environment
3.3: Organic pollutants removal techniques
3.4: Photocatalytic degradation
3.5: Photocatalytic degradation with dye sensitization
3.6: Degradation mechanism of ciprofloxacin by TiO2/g-C3N4
3.7: Photocatalytic degradation by ZnO-based photocatalysts
3.8: Degradation mechanism of ephedrine by AgBr/P-g-C3N4
3.9: Conclusions
Chapter 4: Photocatalytic radical species: An overview of how they are generated, detected, and measured
Abstract
Acknowledgments
4.1: Introduction
4.2: The hydroxyl radical (•OH)
4.3: The superoxide anion radical (O2•−)
4.4: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
4.5: Exploring how screening for photocatalytic radicals can advance the technology
4.6: Conclusions
Chapter 5: Metal nanoparticles in photocatalysis: Advances and challenges
Abstract
Acknowledgment
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Electronic and optical behavior of MNPs
5.3: The fundamental aspects for the use of MNPs in photocatalysis
5.4: Typical applications of MNPs in photocatalysis
5.5: Conclusions
Chapter 6: Role of nanostructured metal oxides in photocatalysis: An overview
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: An overview of environmental pollutants and remediation approaches
6.3: Strategies and process for pollutant remediation
6.4: Nanostructured metal oxides in photocatalysis
6.5: Photocatalytic mechanism during photocatalysis
6.6: Utilization and application of nanostructured metal oxides for photocatalysis
6.7: Conclusions
Chapter 7: Perovskite materials as photocatalysts: Current status and future perspectives
Abstract
Acknowledgment
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Synthesis and characterization methods of nanostructured perovskite
7.3: Applications of perovsikte in several important photocatalytic reactions
7.4: State-of-the-art density functional theory studies in perovskites investigation and design: Background, case studies, and perspectives
7.5: Applications of ultrasounds technique as new preparation methods of perovskite materials
7.6: Conclusion
Section 2: Practical applications on agricultural-, energy-, environment-, medical-related fields
Chapter 8: Recent advances in sacrificial reagents toward sustainable light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Abstract
Acknowledgments
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Photocatalytic water splitting: One-step and Z-scheme reactions
8.3: Light-driven photocatalytic H2 evolution: Recent advances in sacrificial reagents
8.4: Conclusions
Chapter 9: Plasmonic photocatalyst for hydrogen energy generation
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Plasmonic metal oxide photocatalysts
9.3: Plasmonic metal sulfides
9.4: Plasmonic ternary semiconductors
9.5: Conclusions
Chapter 10: Photoelectrochemical oxidation of water and degradation of pollutants using simple Bi-based metal oxide semiconductors under visible light irradiation
Abstract
Acknowledgments
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Principles of PEC oxidation of water and degradation of the pollutant
10.3: Why Bi-based metal oxide semiconductors
10.4: Conclusions
Chapter 11: Role of cellular solids in heterogeneous photocatalytic applications
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Cellular solids
11.3: Current implementations of heterogeneous photocatalysis
11.4: Role of a cellular solid in heterogeneous photocatalysis
11.5: Floating foam carriers for heterogeneous photocatalysis
11.6: Conclusions
Chapter 12: Dye photosensitization on heterogeneous photocatalysis process, fundaments, and applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
12.1: Introduction
12.2: The dye photosensitization process applied to heterogeneous photocatalysis
12.3: Other application of the dye photosensitization process
12.4: Types of dyes used in the photosensitization process
12.5: Conclusions
Chapter 13: Recent progress in bismuth oxyhalides-based heterojunctions for CO2 photoreduction
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: The basic principle of photocatalytic CO2 conversion
13.3: Potentials of BiOX as photocatalyst
13.4: Fabrication strategies to synthesize BiOX nanocomposites
13.5: Heterostructure formation strategy
13.6: Conclusions
Chapter 14: Metal-organic framework photocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Structure and properties of metal-organic frameworks
14.3: Reactor design in MOFs photocatalysis
14.4: Bandgaps engineering of MOFs
14.5: Photoactive organic linkers in MOF photocatalysts
14.6: Photoactive metal nodes in MOF photocatalysts
14.7: Photocatalysis by postsynthetic modification in MOFs
14.8: Photocatalysis by defective MOFs
14.9: MOF-based composites as photocatalysts
14.10: Conclusions and future perspectives
Chapter 15: Black phosphorus-based photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: General properties of BP as a 2D semiconductor material
15.3: Synthesis and characterization of BP
15.4: From bulk BP to phosphorene
15.5: The photocatalytic applications of BP and BP-based composites
Chapter 16: Synthesis, characterization, and applications of photocatalysts containing carbon species
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Carbon species commonly used in photocatalyst applications and their properties
16.3: Synthesis methods of semiconductor nanocomposite photocatalysts containing carbon species
16.4: Characterization methods of semiconductor nanocomposite photocatalysts containing carbon species
16.5: Synthesis, characterization, and applications of ZnO photocatalysts containing different carbon species
16.6: Synthesis, characterization, and applications of TiO2 photocatalysts containing different carbon species
16.7: Conclusions
Chapter 17: Prospects and challenges of photocatalysis for degradation and mineralization of antiviral drugs
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Situation of usage of antiviral drugs
17.3: Antiviral drugs contamination
17.4: Photocatalytic degradation of antiviral drugs
17.5: Practical application and future prospects
17.6: Conclusions
Chapter 18: Recent developments in photocatalytic irradiation from CO2 to methanol
Abstract
18.1: Introduction
18.2: Thermodynamics
18.3: Photocatalysis
18.4: Overview of different photoreactors
18.5: Prospects for photocatalytic reduction of CO2
18.6: Conclusions
Chapter 19: A critical analysis of modification effects on nanostructured TiO2-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Effect of nonnoble metal doping on TiO2 nanostructure
19.3: Effect of noble metal doping on TiO2 nanostructure
19.4: Effect of cocatalyst on the activity of TiO2 nanostructure
19.5: Optimization of hydrogen production over TiO2-based nanostructure
19.6: Mechanistic pathway of hydrogen evolution by photocatalytic reaction
19.7: Conclusions
Index

Van-Huy Nguyen

Van-Huy Nguyen received the B.S. degree (2008) in Environmental Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and M.S. degree (2010) in Chemical Engineering from National Taiwan University (NTU). He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 2015. Dr. Nguyen was previously a Post-doctoral Fellow at National Taiwan University. He has gained the knowledge and experiences from working in both academia and industry. Prior to joining Duy Tan University, he worked for Nan Pao (Vietnam), and Ton Duc Thang University as a Principal Investigator and Research Fellow, respectively. He also works as a Principal Researcher at Lac Hong University. Dr. Nguyen has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters and has presented at many international conferences. He is also the Guest-Editor of three Special Issues in respected journals such as the Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology (Wiley), Arabian Journal of Chemistry (Elsevier), and Topics in Catalysis (Springer). Dr. Nguyen is also an active reviewer for many high-impact journals published by Elsevier, RSC, MDPI, and Frontiers Publishers. His research works have gained wide interest through his highly-cited research publications, book chapters, conference presentations, and workshop lectures. His research focuses on chemical and materials aspects of (photo)catalytic processes and a basic understanding of (photo)catalysts, with emphasis on applied to environmental problems and production of clean energy.

Affiliations and expertise

Duy Tan University, Vietnam Principal Researcher, Lac Hong University, Biên Hòa, Đồng Nai Province, Vietnam

Dai-Viet N. Vo

Dai-Viet N. Vo is deputy director of the Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, in Vietnam. He worked as the principal investigator and co-investigator for 23 different funded research projects related to sustainable and alternative energy, and published two books, 15 book chapters, more than 300 peer-reviewed journals including 101 prestigious review articles, and more than 80 conference proceedings. Dr. Vo is an assistant subject editor for the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) and guest editor for several special issues in high-impact factor journals such as the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier), Comptes Rendus Chimie (Elsevier), Chemical Engineering Science (Elsevier), and Topics in Catalysis (Springer), amongst others.

Affiliations and expertise

Deputy director, Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam

Sonil Nanda

Dr. Sonil Nanda is a Research Associate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He received his Ph.D. degree in Biology from York University, Canada; M.Sc. degree in Applied Microbiology from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University), India; and B.Sc. degree in Microbiology from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, India. Dr. Nanda’s research areas are related to the production of advanced biofuels and biochemicals through thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies such as gasification, pyrolysis, carbonization and fermentation. He has gained expertise in hydrothermal gasification of a wide variety of organic wastes and biomass including agricultural and forestry residues, industrial effluents, municipal solid wastes, cattle manure, sewage sludge and food wastes to produce hydrogen fuel. His parallel interests are also in the generation of hydrothermal flames for the treatment of hazardous wastes, agronomic applications of biochar, phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated soils, as well as carbon capture and sequestration. Dr. Nanda has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, 30 book chapters and has presented at many international conferences. Dr. Nanda serves as a Fellow Member of the Society for Applied Biotechnology in India, as well as a Life Member of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers; Association of Microbiologists of India; Indian Science Congress Association; and the Biotech Research Society of India. He is also an active member of several chemical engineering societies across North America such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Chemical Institute of Canada, and the Combustion Institute-Canadian Section. Dr. Nanda is an Assistant Subject Editor for the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier). He has also edited several Special Issues in renowned journals such as the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier), Chemical Engineering Science (Elsevier) Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer), Topics in Catalysis (Springer), SN Applied Sciences (Springer), Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer), and Chemical Engineering & Technology (Wiley).

Affiliations and expertise

Research Associate, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada