A Review on Properties, Types and Applications of Photocatalysts in Environmental Remediation
Author : Jinesh Menaria, Dushyant Kumar Prajapati, Tajveer Singh Tanwer, Jeevan Kunwar Chouhan and Shipra Bhardwaj
Abstract :
A comprehensive review of photocatalysts and their applications in environmental remediation is carried as photocatalysis has emerged as a promising technology for environmental cleanup due to its effectiveness in degrading various organic pollutants and its potential to generate clean energy. The review covers the properties of photocatalysts, such as band gap, crystallinity, morphology, surface area, and impact of these properties on photocatalytic performance. The paper also discusses various types of photocatalysts, including unitary, binary, ternary photocatalytic materials. Additionally, the review highlights the key factors affecting the photocatalytic efficiency, such as light intensity, pH, temperature etc. The paper concludes by discussing the current challenges and future prospects of photocatalysis in environmental remediation, emphasizing the need for developing cost-effective and sustainable photocatalysts for large-scale applications.
Keywords :
Photocatalysis, photodegradation, coprecipitation, dye degradation, water treatment
