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New Insights in Photocatalysis for Environmental Applications 1st ed. 2022 [Minkštas viršelis]

  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 62 pages, aukštis x plotis: 235x155 mm, weight: 131 g, 6 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; VII, 62 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color., 1 Paperback / softback
  • Serija: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Apr-2022
  • Leidėjas: Springer Verlag, Singapore
  • ISBN-10: 9811921156
  • ISBN-13: 9789811921155
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 62 pages, aukštis x plotis: 235x155 mm, weight: 131 g, 6 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; VII, 62 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color., 1 Paperback / softback
  • Serija: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
  • Išleidimo metai: 22-Apr-2022
  • Leidėjas: Springer Verlag, Singapore
  • ISBN-10: 9811921156
  • ISBN-13: 9789811921155
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:

This book explains the basic and fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and the potential use of nanostructured photocatalysts in various applications, especially in the context of the environment and energy harvesting. It describes the preparation and characterization of unique nanostructured photocatalysts and provides details of their catalytic action, and also discusses the design of new types of photocatalysts with controlled nanostructures. Given its broad scope, the book will appeal to academic and industrial researchers interested in heterogeneous photocatalysis, sustainable chemistry, energy conversion and storage, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental protection, optoelectronics, sensors and surface and interface science.


1 A Fundamental Overview
1(12)
1.1 Nanomaterials Chronology; From Bulk to OD
1(4)
1.1.1 Terminologies
3(2)
1.2 History and Background of Photocatalysis
5(3)
1.2.1 Photocatalysis for Environmental Pollution
7(1)
1.2.2 Photocatalysis for Metals Reduction
7(1)
1.2.3 Photocatalysis for Energy Harvesting
8(1)
1.3 Properties Affecting Catalytic Performance
8(1)
1.4 Impact of Incorporation of Other Materials
9(1)
1.4.1 Effect of Doping, Composite, and Heterostructures of Semiconductors
9(1)
1.4.2 Effect of Metal Loading on Enhanced Activity
10(1)
1.5 Conclusion
10(3)
References
11(2)
2 Nanostructures Fabricated by Physical Techniques
13(10)
2.1 Introduction
13(5)
2.1.1 The Polyol Method
14(1)
2.1.2 Microemulsions
15(1)
2.1.3 Coprecipitation
15(1)
2.1.4 Sol--Gel Method
16(1)
2.1.5 Thermal Condensation
16(1)
2.1.6 Solvothermal
17(1)
2.1.7 Etching Technique
17(1)
2.2 Physical Synthesis of Nanomaterials
18(3)
2.2.1 Bottom-Up
18(1)
2.2.2 Top-Down
18(3)
2.3 Conclusion
21(2)
References
21(2)
3 Nanomaterials for Safe and Sustainable Environment: Realm of Wonders
23(8)
3.1 Introduction
23(1)
3.2 Insight in "The Room at Bottom" and Its Realm
24(3)
3.2.1 3D Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
24(1)
3.2.2 2D Nanomaterials as the Star of Photocatalytic Applications
25(1)
3.2.3 ID Nanomaterials for the Survival of Environment
25(1)
3.2.4 Perspective of OD Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis
26(1)
3.3 Future Perspective in the Field of Nanotechnology
27(1)
3.4 Conclusion
28(3)
References
28(3)
4 Understanding the Physics of Photocatalytic Phenomenon
31(8)
4.1 Introduction
31(1)
4.2 The Basic Mechanism of Photocatalysis
32(1)
4.3 Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
33(1)
4.4 Homogeneous Photocatalysis
34(1)
4.5 Impact of Different Parameters on Photocatalytic Activity
34(2)
4.5.1 Ph of Semiconductor
34(1)
4.5.2 Size of Semiconductor
35(1)
4.5.3 Synthesis Techniques
35(1)
4.5.4 Band gap
36(1)
4.6 Conclusion
36(3)
References
36(3)
5 Role of Metal Oxide/Sulphide/Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis
39(10)
5.1 Introduction
39(1)
5.2 Metal Oxide-Based Nano Photocatalysts
40(3)
5.2.1 Oxides of Group-IV-Based Photocatalyst
41(1)
5.2.2 Oxides of Group-V-Based Photocatalyst
42(1)
5.2.3 Oxides of Group-VI-Based Photocatalyst
42(1)
5.2.4 Oxides of Group-VII A-Based Photocatalyst
43(1)
5.2.5 Oxides of Copper and Zinc
43(1)
5.3 Metal Sulphides as Nanophotocatalyst
43(3)
5.3.1 CuS as Nanophotocatalyst
44(1)
5.3.2 MoS2 as Nanophotocatalyst
44(1)
5.3.3 ZnS-Based Photocatalysts
45(1)
5.3.4 Carbon Nanotubes as Cocatalysts
45(1)
5.3.5 Carbon-Based 2D Materials
45(1)
5.4 Conclusion
46(3)
References
46(3)
6 Plasmonic Photocatalysts and Their Applications
49(6)
6.1 Introduction
49(2)
6.2 Functional Mechanism of Enhanced Plasmonic
51(3)
6.2.1 Plasmonic Enhancement to Absorb Light
52(1)
6.2.2 Plasmonic Sensitization
53(1)
6.2.3 Pure-Metal Plasmonic for Photocatalysis
53(1)
6.3 Background of Plasmonic Photocatalysts
54(1)
64 Applications of Plasmonic Photocatalysis
55(6)
6.4.1 Solar Water Splitting
55(1)
6.4.2 Environmental Applications
56(1)
6.4.3 CO2 Reduction Under Sunlight
57(1)
6.5 Conclusion
58(3)
References
59(2)
7 Challenges and Future Prospects
61
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir is a researcher at the University of Gujrat, Pakistan, currently focusing on nanotechnology for material processing, photocatalysis, energy and environmental applications, colloids and surfactants. His initial work was on photocatalysis-based processes for decontamination of pollutants, adsorption of heavy metals in water and oil and energy production.  





Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahid Rafique has over 20 years of research experience in the field of lasermatter interaction; plasma, micro- and nanomaterials; and photocatalysis, and he has been involved in research projects in Austria, Singapore and Pakistan. Currently, he is the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and a Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, and is collaborating in various research projects.  





Dr. Muhammad Sagir has over 10 years of research experience in the field of oil and gas, enhanced oil recovery, surfactants and photocatalysis. He has worked in Malaysia and Pakistan, and has been involved in a number of research projects in various capacities. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Gujrat, Pakistan.  





Prof. Dr. Faheem Malik has worked in research, administration and teaching in higher education and for various ministries in Pakistan for the last twenty-eight years. He has served at higher education institutes as the Vice Chancellor; Dean; Faculty Director; Chair of Academic Departments  Director of Institutes, Student Affairs, and Planning and Development; Additional Registrar; and Chairman of various committees