Photocatalysis : : fundamentals, materials and potential / / edited by Pierre Pichat.

• TeilnehmendeR: Pichat, Pierre,
• Place / Publishing House: Basel, Switzerland : : MDPI,, 2016.
• Year of Publication: 2016
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (684 pages) :; illustrations

The field of heterogeneous photocatalysis has given rise to thousands of papers, typically dispersed across many journals. Consequently, from time to time, there is a need for a book providing information concerning the different facets of this field in a handy way. Actually, the present book includ...

Table of Contents

• List of Contributors
• About the Guest Editor
• Preface
• Chapter 1: Fundamentals: Photon Absorption, Active Species, Mechanisms, Reaction Pathways, Efficiency Evaluation
• Terry A. Egerton Feature Article: UV-Absorption-The Primary Process in Photocatalysis and Some Practical Consequences Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(11), 18192-18214 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/18192
• Malka Rochkind, Sagi Pasternak and Yaron Paz Review: Using Dyes for Evaluating Photocatalytic Properties: A Critical Review Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(1), 88-110 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/1/88
• Xibin Pang, Chuncheng Chen, Hongwei Ji, Yanke Che, Wanhong Ma and Jincai Zhao Review: Unraveling the Photocatalytic Mechanisms on TiO2 Surfaces Using the Oxygen-18 Isotopic Label Technique
• Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(10), 16291-16311 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/10/16291
• Yoshio Nosaka, Masami Nishikawa and Atsuko Y. Nosaka Review: Spectroscopic Investigation of the Mechanism of Photocatalysis Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(11), 18248-18267 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/18248
• Dana Dvoranová, Zuzana Barbieriková and Vlasta Brezová Article: Radical Intermediates in Photoinduced Reactions on TiO2 (An EPR Spin Trapping Study) Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(11), 17279-17304 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/17279
• Kaustava Bhattacharyya, Weiqiang Wu, Eric Weitz, Baiju K. Vijayan and Kimberly A. Gray Article: Probing Water and CO2 Interactions at the Surface of Collapsed Titania Nanotubes Using IR Spectroscopy Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(9), 15469-15487 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/9/15469
• Chapter 2: UV and Visible-Light Sensitive Photocatalysts: Efficiency Effects of Nature, Composition, Preparation, Structure and Texture Peter J. Kelly, Glen T. West, Marina Ratova, Leanne Fisher, Soheyla Ostovarpour and Joanna Verran Feature Article: Structural Formation and Photocatalytic Activity of Magnetron Sputtered Titania and Doped-Titania Coatings Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(10), 16327-16348 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/10/16327
• Pierre Pichat Review: Are TiO2 Nanotubes Worth Using in Photocatalytic Purification of Air and Water? Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(9), 15075-15087 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/9/15075
• Article: Influence of Post-Treatment Operations on Structural Properties and Photocatalytic Activity of Octahedral Anatase Titania Particles Prepared by Zhishun Wei, Ewa Kowalska and Bunsho Ohtani an Ultrasonication-Hydrothermal Reaction Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(12), 19573-19587 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/19573
• Takashi Kamegawa, Yasushi Ishiguro, Ryota Kido and Hiromi Yamashita Article: Design of Composite Photocatalyst of TiO2 and Y-Zeolite for Degradation of 2-Propanol in the Gas Phase under UV and Visible Light Irradiation Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(10), 16477-16488 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/10/16477
• Dmitry Selishchev and Denis Kozlov Article: Photocatalytic Oxidation of Diethyl Sulfide Vapor over TiO2-Based Composite Photocatalysts Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(12), 21424-21441 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/21424
• Atsuo Yasumori, Sayaka Yanagida and Jun Sawada Article: Preparation of a Titania/X-Zeolite/Porous Glass Composite Photocatalyst Using Hydrothermal and Drop Coating Processes Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(2), 2349-2363 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/2/2349
• Cooper Langford, Maryam Izadifard, Emad Radwan and Gopal Achari Article: Some Observations on the Development of Superior Photocatalytic Systems for Transfer Mechanisms Application to Water Purification by the "Adsorb and Shuttle" or the Interphase Charge Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(12), 19557-19572 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/19557
• Sifani Zavahir and Huaiyong Zhu Article: Visible Light Induced Green Transformation of Primary Amines to Imines Using a Silicate Supported Anatase Photocatalyst Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(2), 1941-1954 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/2/1941
• Pushkar Kanhere and Zhong Chen Review: A Review on Visible Light Active Perovskite-Based Photocatalysts Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(12), 19995-20022 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/19995
• Yossy Wicaksana, Sanly Liu, Jason Scott and Rose Amal Article: Tungsten Trioxide as a Visible Light Photocatalyst for Volatile Organic Carbon Removal Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(11), 17747-17762 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/17747
• Beata Bajorowicz, Anna Cybula, Michal J. Winiarski, Tomasz Klimczuk and Adriana Zaleska Article: Surface Properties and Photocatalytic Activity of KTaO3, CdS, MoS2 Semiconductors and Their Binary and Ternary Semiconductor Composites Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(9), 15339-15360http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/9/15339
• Chapter 3: Air, Water and Surface Decontamination
• Stephen O. Hay, Timothy Obee, Zhu Luo, Ting Jiang, Yongtao Meng, Junkai He, Steven C. Murphy and Steven Suib Feature Article: The Viability of Photocatalysis for Air Purification Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(1), 1319-1356 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/1/1319
• Jaime Giménez, Bernardí Bayarri, Óscar González, Sixto Malato, José Peral and Santiago Esplugas Article: A Comparison of the Environmental Impact of Different AOPS: Risk Indexes Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(1), 503-518 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/1/503
• John Anthony Byrne, Patrick Stuart Morris Dunlop, Jeremy William John Hamilton, Pilar Fernández-Ibáñez, Inmaculada Polo-López, Preetam Kumar Sharma and Ashlene Sarah Margaret Vennard Review: A Review of Heterogeneous Photocatalysis for Water and Surface Disinfection Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(4), 5574-5615 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/4/5574
• Satoshi Horikoshi and Nick Serpone Review: Coupled Microwave/Photoassisted Methods for Environmental Remediation Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(11), 18102-18128 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/18102
• Nobuaki Negishi and Taizo Sano Article: Photocatalytic Solar Tower Reactor for the Elimination of a Low Concentration of VOCs Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(10), 16624-16639 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/10/16624
• Tsuyoshi Ochiai, Erina Ichihashi, Naoki Nishida, Tadashi Machida, Yoshitsugu Uchida, Yuji Hayashi, Yuko Morito and Akira Fujishima Article: Field Performance Test of an Air-Cleaner with Photocatalysis-Plasma Synergistic Reactors for Practical and Long-Term Use Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(11), 17424-17434 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/17424
• Shan Zheng, Wenjun Jiang, Mamun Rashid, Yong Cai, Dionysios D. Dionysiou and Kevin E. O'Shea Article: Selective Reduction of Cr(VI) in Chromium, Copper and Arsenic (CCA) Mixed Waste Streams Using UV/TiO2 Photocatalysis Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(2), 2622-2635 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/2/2622
• José Colina-Márquez, Fiderman Machuca-Martínez and Gianluca Li Puma Article: Modeling the Photocatalytic Mineralization in Water of Commercial Formulation of Estrogens 17-? Estradiol (E2) and Nomegestrol Acetate in Contraceptive Pills in a Solar Powered Compound Parabolic Collector Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(7), 13354-13373 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/7/13354
• Chapter 4: Photocatalysis and Photoelectrochemistry for Production of Energy and Chemicals
• James Highfield Feature Article: Advances and Recent Trends in Heterogeneous Photo(Electro)-Catalysis for Solar Fuels and Chemicals Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(4), 6739-6793 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/4/6739
• Davide Ravelli, Stefano Protti and Angelo Albini Feature Article: Energy and Molecules from Photochemical/Photocatalytic Reactions An Overview Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(1), 1527-1542 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/1/1527
• Sylwia Mozia, Aleksandra Kulagowska and Antoni W.
• Morawski Article: Formation of Combustible Hydrocarbons and H2 during Photocatalytic Decomposition of Various Organic Compounds under Aerated and Deaerated Conditions Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(12), 19633-19647 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/19633
• Robert Michal, Stavroula Sfaelou and Panagiotis Lianos Article: Photocatalysis for Renewable Energy Production Using PhotoFuelCells Reprinted from: Molecules 2014, 19(12), 19732-19750 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/19732
• Josef Krysa, Martin Zlamal, Stepan Kment, Michaela Brunclikova and Zdenek Hubicka Article: TiO2 and Fe2O3 Films for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(1), 1046-1058 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/1/1046
• Shozo Yanagida, Susumu Yanagisawa, Koichi Yamashita, Ryota Jono and Hiroshi Segawa Article: Theoretical Verification of Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation Using Nanocrystalline TiO2 Electrodes Reprinted from: Molecules 2015, 20(6), 9732-9744 http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/6/9732.