Solar photocatalysis for environmental remediation

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The book presents a review of research and pilot-scale efforts undertaken by scientists all over the world towards utilization of solar energy for environmental remediation. It gives a complete account of the solar photocatalytic degradation of pollutants present in wastewater and atmosphere and also discusses the solid-phase photocatalytic degradation of plastics in the form of composite. The text further describes the hydrogen generation by photocatalytic water splitting. Various solar collectors and reactors used especially for environmental remediation are also elucidated. Please note: This volume is Co-published with The Energy and Resources Institute Press, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka  Read more... Abstract: The book presents a review of research and pilot-scale efforts undertaken by scientists all over the world towards utilization of solar energy for environmental remediation. It gives a complete account of the solar photocatalytic degradation of pollutants present in wastewater and atmosphere and also discusses the solid-phase photocatalytic degradation of plastics in the form of composite. The text further describes the hydrogen generation by photocatalytic water splitting. Various solar collectors and reactors used especially for environmental remediation are also elucidated. Please note: This volume is Co-published with The Energy and Resources Institute Press, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Content: Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Preface 1: Introduction Advanced Oxidation Processes and Photocatalysis Photocatalysis and Photosensitization Summary Exercise References 2: Solar Collectors and Reactors for Environmental Applications Non-concentrating Collectors and Reactors Concentrating Collectors and Reactors Concentrating Versus Non-concentrating Reactors Tracking and Non-tracking Systems Materials of Construction for Solar Reactor Reactors for Water Treatment Reactors for Treatment of Plastic Pollutants Reactors for Treatment of Polluted AirCommercial Photoreactors and Challenges Summary Exercise References Suggested Further Reading 3: Solar Energy for Water and Wastewater Treatment Distillation and Desalination Using Heat of the Sun Detoxification Using Light of the Sun: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Homogeneous Photocatalysis: Photo-Fenton Reactions Photocatalytic Mineralization and Decrease in Chemical Oxygen Demand Reduction of Biological Oxygen Demand Summary Exercise References Suggested Further Reading 4: Solid-phase Photocatalytic Degradation of Plastic FilmsPolymers Degraded Photocatalysts Preparation and Characterization of Semiconductor-Polymer Composite Photoreactors Used Photocatalytic Degradation Reaction Mechanism and Kinetics Summary Exercise References Suggested Further Reading 5: Photocatalysis for Control of Air Pollution Catalysts Used for Photo-remediation of Pollutants in Air Model Pollutants Used for Photo-remediation Degradation of Pollutants, Possible Kinetics, and Mechanism Reactor Configuration for Photocatalytic Treatment of Air Pollution Commercial Photocatalytic Construction Materials for Air Pollution ControlSummary Exercise References 6: Solar Water Splitting Steps and Chemical Reactions Photocatalysts Enhancing Photo-water Splitting Reactors Used for Water Splitting Influence of Process Parameters on Water Splitting Summary Exercise References Suggested Further Reading 7: Conclusion Reference Glossary Index About the Author