Photocatalytic Semiconductors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications

Hernández-Ramírez, Aracely; Medina-Ramírez, Iliana

This critical volume examines the different methods used for the synthesis of a great number of photocatalysts, including TiO2, ZnO and other modified semiconductors, as well as characterization techniques used for determining the optical, structural and morphological properties of the semiconducting materials. Additionally, the authors discuss photoelectrochemical methods for determining the light activity of the photocatalytic semiconductors by means of measurement of properties such as band gap energy, flat band potential and kinetics of hole and electron transfer. Photocatalytic Semiconductors: Synthesis, Characterization and Environmental Applications provide an overview of the semiconductor materials from first- to third-generation photocatalysts and their applications in wastewater treatment and water disinfection. The book further presents economic and toxicological aspects in the production and application of photocatalytic materials.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-09-22

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319377797

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-10999-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 289