
Photocatalytic Systems by Design
Materials, Mechanisms and Applications
- 1st Edition - August 14, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Mohan Sakar, R. Geetha Balakrishna, Trong-On Do
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 5 3 2 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 9 2 2 - 6
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Request a sales quotePhotocatalytic Systems by Design: Materials, Mechanisms and Applications explores various aspects of photocatalysis, including the photocatalytic phenomenon and process, applications, and the design of photocatalysts via band gap engineering. The book also covers band edge position engineering for multiple photocatalytic applications, such as pollutant degradations, hydrogen production, CO2 reduction into hydrocarbon fuels, antimicrobial disinfections, organic synthesis, N2 fixation, and more. This book is designed to enable beginners to learn the concepts and applications of photocatalysis. Unlike conventional books on photocatalysis, the book provides a 360° perspective into the field of photocatalysis and serves as an informative handbook for all audiences.
- Addresses all concepts and applications of photocatalysis
- Covers the fundamentals, including mechanisms of photocatalytic materials
- Describes the various material systems and engineering of photocatalysts
- Offers insight into the schemes for photocatalysis of various materials
- Discusses the application-specific design of photocatalysts
Research scholars, PhDs, Postdocs, researchers in the field of photocatalysis or in the industries
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. Principles and mechanisms of photocatalysis
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction and historical developments
- 1.2 Semiconductors and photocatalysis
- 1.3 Fundamentals of photocatalysis
- 1.4 Semiconductors that are mainly used as photocatalysts
- 1.5 Applications of the photocatalysis
- 1.6 Future prospects
- 1.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2. Cation-modified photocatalysts
- Abstract
- 2.1 Fundamentals
- 2.2 Transition metals
- 2.3 Noble metals
- 2.4 Rare earths
- References
- Chapter 3. Anion-modified photocatalysts
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Synthesis methods of anion-doped photocatalysts
- 3.3 Concept and mechanism of anion doping
- 3.4 Anion-doped photocatalysts and applications
- 3.5 Conclusion and outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 4. Heterojunction-based photocatalyst
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction to heterojunction photocatalysts
- 4.2 Categories of heterojunction photocatalysts
- 4.3 Semiconductor–semiconductor heterojunction
- 4.4 Semiconductor–metal heterojunction
- 4.5 Semiconductor–carbon group heterojunction
- 4.6 Multicomponent heterojunction
- 4.7 Conclusion and challenges
- References
- Chapter 5. Defective photocatalysts
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Types, origins, and mechanisms of defects in photocatalytic materials
- 5.3 Mechanism of defects in photocatalysis
- 5.4 Synthesis of defective photocatalysts
- 5.5 Effect of defective photocatalysts in their applications
- 5.6 Summary and outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 6. Artificial Z-scheme-based photocatalysts: design strategies and approaches
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Types of heterojunctions
- 6.3 History of Z-scheme reactions
- 6.4 Confirmation of direct Z-scheme mechanism
- 6.5 Synthesis and various design strategies for fabricating Z-scheme photocatalysts
- 6.6 Future perspectives in developing direct Z-scheme photocatalytic systems
- References
- Chapter 7. Plasmonic photocatalysis: an extraordinary way to harvest visible light
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Synthesis methods for noble-metal nanoparticles
- 7.3 Applications of plasmonic photocatalysis
- 7.4 Comparison of photocatalytic performances for monometallic, bimetallic, and trimetallic plasmonic photocatalysts
- 7.5 Principle of plasmonic photocatalysis
- 7.6 Conclusions and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 8. Cocatalyst-integrated photocatalysts for solar-driven hydrogen and oxygen production
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Fundamental of cocatalysts
- 8.3 Cocatalysts for sun-light driven hydrogen production and overall water splitting
- 8.4 Oxidation cocatalysts in the multiple component systems
- 8.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Materials and features of ferroelectric photocatalysts: the case of multiferroic BiFeO3
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Preparation techniques used for the synthesis of BFO
- 9.3 Photocatalytic mechanisms in BiFeO3
- 9.4 Bandgap engineering in multiferroic BiFeO3
- 9.5 Effect of d-block dopants on BiFeO3
- 9.6 Summary
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 10. Metal organic framework-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction of metal-organic frameworks
- 10.2 Synthesis strategies of metal organic frameworks
- 10.3 Metal-organic frameworks as photocatalysts
- 10.4 Challenges and future prospects
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 11. Transition metal chalcogenide–based photocatalysts for small-molecule activation
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Structural classification of transition metal chalcogenides
- 11.3 Methods for the enhancement of photocatalytic performance of transition metal chalcogenides
- 11.4 Synthesis methods for transition metal chalcogenide
- 11.5 Applications
- 11.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12. MXene-based photocatalysts
- Abstract
- 12.1 Principle of heterogeneous photocatalysis
- 12.2 MXenes structure and applications for photocatalysis
- 12.3 MXenes for water splitting
- 12.4 MXenes for environmental pollutants’ degradations
- 12.5 Challenges
- 12.6 Conclusion and remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Round-the-clock photocatalytic memory systems: Phenomenon and applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Mechanism of dark photocatalyst
- 13.3 Applications of the day–night photocatalytic systems
- 13.4 Summary and outlook
- References
- Chapter 14. Photocatalytic membranes: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 TiO2-based photocatalytic membranes
- 14.3 Photocatalytic membrane reactors for water treatment
- 14.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 15. Novel photocatalysts for indoor air clean and healthy environments
- Abstract
- 15.1 Indoor air environment
- 15.2 Indoor air treatment technologies
- 15.3 Photocatalysis as an effective air treatment technology
- 15.4 Novel indoor photocatalysts
- 15.5 Heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation of pollutants
- 15.6 Real-scale photocatalytic applications
- References
- Chapter 16. Oxyhalides-based photocatalysts: the case of bismuth oxyhalides
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Structure and photocatalytic mechanism of BiOX
- 16.3 Synthesis of BiOX nanostructures
- 16.4 Photocatalytic applications of BiOX systems
- 16.5 Summary and outlook
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 17. Design of photocatalysts for the decontamination of emerging pharmaceutical pollutants in water
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Photocatalysis and pharmaceutical degradation
- 17.3 Photocatalysts by design for pharmaceutical pollutant degradation
- 17.4 Summary and outlook
- References
- Chapter 18. Magnetic photocatalytic systems
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Mechanism of magnetic materials in photocatalysis
- 18.3 Synthesis of magnetic photocatalytic systems
- 18.4 Applications
- 18.5 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 14, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 566
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128205327
- eBook ISBN: 9780128209226
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Mohan Sakar
Dr. M. Sakar obtained his M.Sc., M.Tech in 2010 and PhD in 2015 from the University of Madras, India. Later, he moved to Prof. Trong-On Do's lab at Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University for his postdoctoral research. Then, he joined as an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, India in 2017. Dr. Sakar's research includes the photocatalysts-designs for various applications of photocatalysis such as pollutant degradations, H2 production, CO2 reduction, N2 fixation and biodiesel productions. Currently, he has published 40 papers in international journals, 3 book chapters, 60 papers in conferences, out of which he has won 8 best paper awards. Dr. Sakar is the recipient of DST-INSPIRE research grants in 2017 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India. Currently, he serves as an Associate Editor for BMC Research Notes and Guest Editor for Catalysts journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, IndiaRB
R. Geetha Balakrishna
Dr. R. Geetha Balakrishna is a full Professor and Director in the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, India. She obtained her M.Sc in 1995 and later she was working as a lecturer and an Assistant Professor in multiple institutes in India. She obtained her PhD in 2005 and joined as a Professor in Visveswaraiah Technological University, India. Later, she moved to Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University as a Professor and Associate-Director and now she is the Director of the Centre. Prof. Geetha's research interest broadly includes the photochemistry of materials, where she focuses the photocatalysis and solar cells. In addition, she is also working on membrane for water purification applications. Currently, she has published around 50 papers, has 4 patents. Prof. Geetha is the recipient of the Fulbright award for Academic and Professional Excellence in 2017.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, IndiaTD
Trong-On Do
Dr. Trong-On Do is a full professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Laval University, Canada. He received his MSc degree in 1986 and PhD in 1989 from the University of P. and M. Curie (Paris 6, France). After a period at Brunel University (UK) and the French Catalysis Institute (France), he moved to Laval University in 1990. He then spent two years (1997-1999) in the group of Profs. Hashimoto and Fujishima at Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology under the Japanese STA Fellowship Award before rejoining Laval University as a Professor associated with the NSERC Industrial Chair. He is the author of around 150 publications, 5 patents, ~75 book chapters/review papers. Prof. Do is the recipient of the 2014 Canadian Catalysis Lectureship Award. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of innovative and smart materials and their applications in heterogeneous photocatalysis and renewable energy.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Laval University, CanadaRead Photocatalytic Systems by Design on ScienceDirect