Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants

Advanced Functional Materials and Methods for Photodegradation of Toxic Pollutants addresses the potential role of visible active photocatalytic methods for the removal of various emerging and persistent organic pollutants (POPs.) Describing the classification, sources and potential risks of emerging organics in water bodies and the environment, the book covers the different synthesis methods of visible active structured photocatalysts and structure related properties to their applications in photocatalytic processes for the removal of antibiotics, pharma and heavy metal pollutants. The mechanistic insights associated with the interaction of advanced functional materials and water pollutants along with the possible reaction pathway occurring during the visible light induced photocatalytic processes together with toxicity are discussed in detail along with the reutilization of catalysts, supporting the inherent reaction conditions performed with natural conditions. Exploring the challenges in present photocatalytic research and research gaps in environmental application of water purification techniques, the future scope of nanostructured photocatalysts for water purification under visible-light/solar light is highlighted, offering an invaluable reference to academics, researchers and technicians in chemical engineering, chemistry and environmental science.