Materials Science in Photocatalysis

• Author : Elisa I. Garcia Lopez,Leonardo Palmisano
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 27 August 2021

Materials Science in Photocatalysis provides a complete overview of the different semiconductor materials, from titania to third-generation photocatalysts, examining the increasing complexity and novelty of the materials science in photocatalytic materials. The book describes the most recommended synthesis procedure for each of them and the suitable characterization techniques for determining the optical, structural, morphological, and physical-chemical properties. The most suitable applications of the photocatalysts are described in detail, as well as their environmental applications for wastewater treatment, gaseous effluents depollution,

• Author : Jiaguo Yu,Mietek Jaroniec,Chuanjia Jiang
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 02 February 2020

Surface Science of Photocatalysis, Volume 32, summarizes significant findings on the surface science behind various classic and novel photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications, with special emphasis on important surface/interface processes in photocatalysis, such as interfacial charge transfer, function of co-catalysts, and adsorption over photocatalyst surface. This book timely and systematically reviews the state-of-the-art of the surface science in semiconductor-based photocatalysis, serving as a useful reference book for both new and experienced researchers in this field.

• Author : Michio Inagaki,Feiyu Kang,Masahiro Toyoda,Hidetaka Konno
• Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
• Release : 31 August 2013

Carbon materials are exceptionally diverse in their preparation, structure, texture, and applications. In Advanced Materials Science and Engineering of Carbon, noted carbon scientist Michio Inagaki and his coauthors cover the most recent advances in carbon materials, including new techniques and processes, carbon materials synthesis, and up-to-date descriptions of current carbon-based materials, trends and applications. Beginning with the synthesis and preparation of nanocarbons, carbon nanotubes, and graphenes, the book then reviews recently developed carbonization techniques, such as templating, electrospinning, foaming, stress

• Author : Freddy Boey,B V R Chowdari,Subbu S Venkatraman
• Publisher : World Scientific
• Release : 17 June 2016

50 Years of Materials Science in Singapore describes in vivid detail how a newly independent nation like Singapore developed world-class research capabilities in materials science that helped the country make rapid progress in energy, biomedical and electronics sectors. The economy mirrored this rapid trail of progress, utilizing home-grown technology and the contribution of materials science to the various sectors is undeniable in ensuring the economic growth and stability of Singapore. Contents:Historical Narrative Early Beginnings to Present (Freddy Boey)Composites, Nanocomposites

• Author : Jinlong Zhang,Baozhu Tian,Lingzhi Wang,Mingyang Xing,Juying Lei
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 11 October 2018

This book describes the photocatalytic mechanism, factors affecting photocatalytic activity, design and preparation of different kinds of nanostructured photocatalysts, and their applications in the environmental and energy fields. Further, it illustrates a broad range of modification methods including ion-doping, heterojunction, noble metal deposition, morphological control and sensitizations, which are used to extend the light absorption range of photocatalysts and reduce recombination between electrons and holes. Promising applications include water splitting, contaminant decomposition and photocatalytic reduction of CO2, which are closely

• Author : Gaurav Sharma,Amit Kumar
• Publisher : Materials Research Forum LLC
• Release : 20 May 2021

Photocatalysis is important in fighting environmental pollution, such as pharmaceutical effluents, dyes, pesticides and endocrine disruptors. It is also used for the production of clean energy, e.g. by way of hydrogen production from watersplitting, or CO2 conversion into fuels. Further, photocatalytic N2 fixation is promising for achieving sustainable ammonia synthesis. The book discusses new materials and reaction engineering techniques, such as heterojunction formations, composites, ion exchangers, photocatalytic membranes, etc. Keywords: Photocatalysis, Pollutant Degradation and Mineralization, Pharmaceutical Effluents, Dyes, Pesticides,

• Author : Wenbin Cao
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• Release : 24 August 2016

Photocatalysis is a hot topic because it is an environmentally friendly approach toward the conversion of light energy into chemical energy at mild reaction environments. Also, it is well applied in several major areas such as water splitting, bacterial inactivation, and pollutants elimination, which is a possible solution to energy shortage and environmental issues. The fundamental knowledge and the frontier research progress in typical photocatalytic materials, such as TiO2-based and non-TiO2-based photocatalysts, are included in this book. Methods

• Author : Suresh C. Pillai,Vignesh Kumaravel
• Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
• Release : 23 August 2021

This book is a concise and up-to-date introduction to the topic of photocatalysis. It covers the fundamentals of photocatalysis, design of photoreactors and modelling and simulations for photoreaction. Also, industrial applications such as hydrogen production, water disinfection, degradation of air pollutants, pesticides and pharmaceuticals are described.

• Author : T. Nejat Veziroglu,Svetlana Yu. Zaginaichenko,Dmitry V. Schur,Bogdan Baranowski,Anatoliy P. Shpak,Valeriy V. Skorokhod,Ayfer Kale
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 16 May 2007

This book considers the various advanced hydrogen materials and technologies of their synthesis. It presents the consideration of the physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics of processes of energy conversion, which occur at hydrogen production, storage, transportation and with its use. It also discusses the pioneering attempts to transform motor transport, airplanes, domestic technics, illumination and industrial manufacture of hydrogen fuel.

• Author : Mohan Sakar,R. Geetha Balakrishna,Trong-On Do
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 14 August 2021

Photocatalytic 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,

• Author : ConferenceSeries
• Publisher : ConferenceSeries
• Release : 06 June 2017

June 12-14, 2017 Rome, Italy Key Topics : Materials Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Polymer Science and Technology, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Emerging Smart Materials, Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Metals, Mettalurgy and Materials, Physics and Cemistry of Materials, Mechanics, Characterization Techniques and Equipments, Ceramics and Composite Materials, Entrepreneurs Investment Meet,

• Author : ConferenceSeries
• Publisher : ConferenceSeries
• Release : 21 May 2022

June 11-13, 2018 Barcelona, Spain Key Topics : Materials Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Polymer Science and Technology, Ceramics and Composite Materials, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Emerging Smart Materials, Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Metals, Mining, Metallurgy and Materials, Mechanics, Characterization Techniques and Equipments, Graphene and 2D Materials,

• Author : Yoshio Nosaka,Atsuko Nosaka
• Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
• Release : 07 March 2019

Presenting the basic science of semiconductor photocatalysis together with the various practical applications, this textbook is ideal for graduate students. It covers fundamental principles and applicable techniques of light, solid state physics, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, and materials processing. A solid understanding of semiconductor photoelectrochemistry is developed through discussing the basic properties of a representative photocatalytic material, TiO2; the basic science of the light absorption phenomenon and the application to the powder suspension useful for the photocatalytic research; and the electronic

• Author : Domenico Lombardo,Ke Wang
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 15 December 2021

This volume contains the selected papers resulting from the 7th Annual International Workshop on Materials Science and Engineering, and is focusing on the following six aspects: 1. Various Materials Properties, Processing, and Manufactures; 2. Multifunctional Materials Properties, Processing, and Manufactures; 3. Nanomaterials and Biomaterials; 4. Civil Materials and Sustainable Environment; 5. Electrochemical Valuation, Fracture Resistance, and Assessment; 6. Designs Related to Materials Science and Engineering. This proceeding presents and discusses key concepts and analyzes the state-of-the-art of the field. IWMSE 2021 is an academic conference in a

• Author : Gaurav Sharma,Amit Kumar
• Publisher : Materials Research Forum LLC
• Release : 20 May 2021

Photocatalysis is important in fighting environmental pollution, such as pharmaceutical effluents, dyes, pesticides and endocrine disruptors. It is also used for the production of clean energy, e.g. by way of hydrogen production from watersplitting, or CO2 conversion into fuels. Further, photocatalytic N2 fixation is promising for achieving sustainable ammonia synthesis. The book discusses new materials and reaction engineering techniques, such as heterojunction formations, composites, ion exchangers, photocatalytic membranes, etc. Keywords: Photocatalysis, Pollutant Degradation and Mineralization, Pharmaceutical Effluents, Dyes, Pesticides,