Materials Science in Photocatalysis

Materials Science in Photocatalysis provides a comprehensive overview of semiconductor materials, synthesis procedures, characterization techniques, and applications in photocatalytic processes, making it a valuable reference for researchers and students in various fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 686 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Materials Science in Photocatalysis is a comprehensive guide that delves into the diverse range of semiconductor materials, encompassing titania to third-generation photocatalysts. It explores the evolving complexity and novelty in photocatalytic materials, providing a thorough examination of these materials. The book offers detailed descriptions of the recommended synthesis procedures for each semiconductor material, along with appropriate characterization techniques to assess their optical, structural, morphological, and physical-chemical properties. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive insights into the most suitable applications of photocatalysts, encompassing wastewater treatment, gaseous effluents depollution, water splitting, CO2 fixation, selective organic synthesis, coupling reactions, and other selective transformations under both UV light and visible-light irradiation. This book serves as a valuable resource for a broad audience, ranging from students pursuing chemical engineering and materials chemistry to experienced researchers engaged in chemical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, environment engineering, nanotechnology, and green chemistry.

Weight: 1810g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128218594