Nanostructured Photocatalysts

Nanostructured Photocatalysts: From Fundamental to Practical Applications offers a good opportunity for academic, industrial researchers and engineers to gain insights on the fundamental principles and updated knowledge on the engineering aspects and various practical applications of photocatalysis. This book comprehensively and systematically reviews photocatalytic fundamental aspects, ranging from reaction mechanism, kinetic modeling, nanocatalyst synthesis and design, essential material characterization using advanced techniques, and novel reactor design and scale-up. Future perspectives, techno-economical evaluation and lifecycle assessment of photocatalytic processes are also provided.

Finally, a wide range of practical, important and emerging photocatalytic applications, namely wastewater treatment, air pollution remediation, renewable and green energy generation, and vital chemical production are thoroughly covered, making this book useful and beneficial for engineers, scientists, academic researchers, undergraduates and postgraduates.

• Provides a fundamental understanding of photocatalysis
• Covers all aspects of recent developments in photocatalytic processes and photocatalytic materials
• Focuses on advanced photocatalytic applications and future research advancements on energy, environment, biomedical, and other specialty fields
• Contains contributions from leading international experts in photocatalysis
• Presents a valuable reference for academic and industrial researchers, scientists and engineers