Keywords:
Photocatalysis.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
Presenting the basic science of semiconductor photocatalysis together with the various practical applications, this textbook is ideal for graduate students.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (270 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9781788018074
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=7424750
DDC:
541.395
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Symbols and Acronyms -- Contents -- 1 What is a Photocatalyst? -- 1.1 Function and Utilization of Materials -- 1.2 Titanium Dioxide TiO2 - a Representative Photocatalyst -- 1.3 Crystal Structure and Characteristics of TiO2 -- 1.4 Manufacturing of TiO2 -- 1.5 The History of Inactivation and Activation of TiO2 -- 1.6 History of Photocatalysis and Related Subjects -- References -- 2 Principles of Light Over Solids -- 2.1 Intensity and Absorption of Light -- 2.2 Optical Constants and Dielectric Constant -- 2.3 Reflection and Interference of Light -- 2.4 Extinction of Light by Particles -- 2.5 Photoabsorption of Powder Suspension -- 2.6 Retardation of Light Pass (Photonic Crystal) -- 2.7 Colors of Light and Pigments -- References -- 3 Principles of Semiconductors -- 3.1 The Electronic Energy of the Semiconductor -- 3.2 Absorption of Light by Semiconductors -- 3.3 The Potential Photocatalysts Besides TiO2 -- 3.4 Quantum Size Effect -- References -- 4 Principles of Photoelectrochemistry -- 4.1 Electron Transfer Reaction at the Solid-Liquid Interface (Electrochemistry) -- 4.2 Redox Potentials -- 4.3 Semiconductor Photoelectrochemistry -- 4.4 Dye-sensitized Solar Cell -- References -- 5 Photocatalyst Surface and Active Species -- 5.1 Structure of TiO2 Surface and the Adsorbed Water -- 5.2 Trapped Electrons and Holes -- 5.3 Active Oxygen Species -- References -- 6 Kinetics and Mechanism in Photocatalysis -- 6.1 Time Scales of Photocatalysis -- 6.2 Basic Kinetic Analysis -- 6.3 Contribution of OH Radicals to the Reaction Mechanism -- 6.4 Decomposition of Organic Compounds -- 6.5 Antibacterial Exertion -- 6.6 Water Splitting -- 6.7 Mechanism of Superhydrophilicity -- 6.8 Mechanism of Dye-sensitized Photocatalysis -- References -- 7 Methods for Improving Photocatalytic Activity.
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7.1 Downsizing of Particulate Photocatalysts -- 7.2 Crystal Dependence of TiO2 -- 7.3 Doping of TiO2 Powder -- 7.4 Surface Modification -- 7.5 Composite with Semiconductors -- 7.6 Deposition of Noble Metals -- 7.7 Composite with Adsorbents -- 7.8 Effect of Additives in Solution -- 7.9 Effects of Surrounding Fields -- References -- 8 Fabrication of Practical Photocatalysts -- 8.1 Preparation of Fine Particles -- 8.2 Preparation of Thin Films by Wet Methods -- 8.3 Preparation of Thin Film by Dry Methods -- 8.4 Modification of Photocatalyst Particles -- 8.5 Development of Interlayer -- 8.6 Practical Applications to Representative Materials -- References -- 9 Evaluation Methods of Reactivity -- 9.1 Outline of the Standard Tests -- 9.2 Light Sources -- 9.3 Self-cleaning -- 9.4 Air Purification -- 9.5 Complete Decomposition of Acetaldehyde -- 9.6 Water Purification with DMSO -- 9.7 Consumption of Dissolved Oxygen -- 9.8 Disinfection -- 9.9 Water Splitting -- References -- 10 Future Applications of Photocatalysis -- 10.1 Solar Water Splitting -- 10.2 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction -- 10.3 Sensor Applications -- 10.4 Biomedical Applications -- 10.5 Organic Synthesis -- 10.6 Application of Superhydrophilicity -- 10.7 Industrial Applications -- References -- Subject Index.
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