Heterogeneous Photocatalysis

Heteregeneous photocatalysis is considered one of the "advanced oxidation technologies", mainly focusing on the degradation of very toxic and non-biodegradable species both in vapour and liquid phases. In recent years the interest in photocatalytic syntheses has gain momentum as these reactions proceed under mild experimental conditions; require inexpensive non-toxic materials and the potential of using solar energy. Heterogeneous Photocatalysis: Relationships with Heterogeneous Catalysis and Perspectives highlights the differences between thermal-catalysis and photo-catalysis, indicates the borderlines and in particular the possible synergism between them. The book outlines the basic aspect of thermal- and photo-catalysis along with the most important characterization techniques. The book also reports some case studies of thermal-catalytic and photo-catalytic or thermal-photo-catalytic reactions. The book presents a comparison between the results obtained using an inorganic solid as thermal catalyst and photocatalyst for the same reaction and in the same setup. The double functionality of the material under catalytic and photocatalytic conditions is discussed and is supported with literature availably data. Finally offers a wide volume of information on the preparation methods of (photo)catalysts, various techniques used for their characterization, engineering and the economical aspects of various photocatalytic processes: a avaluable reference source for students and researchers involved I nheterogeneous photocatalysis and catalysis, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, environment engineering, nanotechnology and green chemistry.

• Provides selective methods for the preparation of microcrystalline/nanocrystalline solids or films which are used in catalytic and photocatalytic processes
• Describes (photo)reactions which can be carried out catalytically and/or photocatalytically
• Outlines the different mechanisms, yields, experimental conditions, under which photocatalytic reactions can take place (milder than regular catalytic reactions)
• Describes various (photo)reactors and set ups under which the photacatalytic reactions can be carried out
• Provides an economic assessment to understand the feasibility of some photocatalytic reactions