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Synthesis and Performance of Photocatalysts for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production: Future Perspectives. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11121505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Photocatalysis for “green” hydrogen production is a technology of increasing importance that has been studied using both TiO2–based and heterojunction composite-based semiconductors. Different irradiation sources and reactor units can be considered for the enhancement of photocatalysis. Current approaches also consider the use of electron/hole scavengers, organic species, such as ethanol, that are “available” in agricultural waste, in communities around the world. Alternatively, organic pollutants present in wastewaters can be used as organic scavengers, reducing health and environmental concerns for plants, animals, and humans. Thus, photocatalysis may help reduce the carbon footprint of energy production by generating H2, a friendly energy carrier, and by minimizing water contamination. This review discusses the most up-to-date and important information on photocatalysis for hydrogen production, providing a critical evaluation of: (1) The synthesis and characterization of semiconductor materials; (2) The design of photocatalytic reactors; (3) The reaction engineering of photocatalysis; (4) Photocatalysis energy efficiencies; and (5) The future opportunities for photocatalysis using artificial intelligence. Overall, this review describes the state-of-the-art of TiO2–based and heterojunction composite-based semiconductors that produce H2 from aqueous systems, demonstrating the viability of photocatalysis for “green” hydrogen production.
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Photocatalysis for Air Treatment Processes: Current Technologies and Future Applications for the Removal of Organic Pollutants and Viruses. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10090966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Photocatalysis for air treatment or photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) is a relatively new technology which requires titanium dioxide (TiO2) and a source of light (Visible or near-UV) to degrade pollutants contained in air streams. Present approaches for the photodegradation of indoor pollutants in air streams aim to eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and viruses, which are both toxic and harmful to human health. Photocatalysis for air treatment is an inexpensive and innovative green process. Additionally, it is a technology with a reduced environmental footprint when compared to other conventional air treatments which demand significant energy, require the disposal of used materials, and release CO2 and other greenhouse gases to the environment. This review discusses the most current and relevant information on photocatalysis for air treatment. This article also provides a critical review of (1) the most commonly used TiO2-based semiconductors, (2) the experimental syntheses and the various photocatalytic organic species degradation conversions, (3) the developed kinetics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and (4) the proposed Quantum Yields (QYs) and Photocatalytic Thermodynamic Efficiency Factors (PTEFs). Furthermore, this article contains important information on significant factors affecting the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, such as reactor designs and type of photoreactor irradiation. Overall, this review describes state-of-the-art photocatalysis for air treatment to eliminate harmful indoor organic molecules, reviewing as well the potential applications for the inactivation of SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) viruses.
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Highly efficient photodegradation of RhB–MO mixture dye wastewater by Ag3PO4 dodecahedrons under acidic condition. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molcata.2014.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kacem M, Plantard G, Wery N, Goetz V. Kinetics and efficiency displayed by supported and suspended TiO2 catalysts applied to the disinfection of Escherichia coli. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2067(14)60212-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Serrano B, Ortíz A, Moreira J, de Lasa HI. Photocatalytic Thermodynamic Efficiency Factors. Practical Limits in Photocatalytic Reactors. Ind Eng Chem Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1021/ie9017034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Benito Serrano
- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Reactor Engineering Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A5B8, Canada, and Unidad Academica de Ciencias Químicas, Programa de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México
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- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Reactor Engineering Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A5B8, Canada, and Unidad Academica de Ciencias Químicas, Programa de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México
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- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Reactor Engineering Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A5B8, Canada, and Unidad Academica de Ciencias Químicas, Programa de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México
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- Faculty of Engineering, Chemical Reactor Engineering Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A5B8, Canada, and Unidad Academica de Ciencias Químicas, Programa de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, México
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Pareek V, Chong S, Tadé M, Adesina AA. Light intensity distribution in heterogenous photocatalytic reactors. ASIA-PAC J CHEM ENG 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/apj.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Transition-Metal-Substituted Titania-Loaded MCM-41 as Photocatalysts for the Degradation of Aqueous Organics in Visible Light. J Catal 2001. [DOI: 10.1006/jcat.2001.3334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Optimal radiation field in one-dimensional continuous flow heterogeneous photocatalytic reactors. Chem Eng Sci 2001. [DOI: 10.1016/s0009-2509(01)00138-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Alfano O, Bahnemann D, Cassano A, Dillert R, Goslich R. Photocatalysis in water environments using artificial and solar light. Catal Today 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0920-5861(00)00252-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 399] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Quantification of the Primary Processes in Aqueous Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Using Single-Stage Oxidation Reactions. J Catal 2000. [DOI: 10.1006/jcat.1999.2777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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