Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100599 - 100599
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
The
presence
of
persistent
organic
compounds
in
wastewater
poses
significant
challenges
to
both
biotic
community
and
natural
environment,
resulting
a
severely
adverse
effect
on
the
ecosystem.
In
view
urgent
scenarios,
removal
pollutants
from
effluent
has
potential
restore
ecological
equilibrium
maintain
social
value
sustainability.
Among
various
methods
used
for
treatment,
photocatalytic
advanced
oxidation
processes
have
gained
as
viable
promising
alternative
approach.
objective
this
review
paper
is
provide
comprehensive
exploration
materials
treatment
with
scopes
future
enhancements.
Further,
factors
affecting
are
highlighted.
particular,
selection,
design
aspects
scaleup
criteria
reactors
could
assist
establishment
commercial
scale
process.
This
stimulates
research
kinetic
study
order
get
deeper
understanding
mechanisms
involved
formation
novel
photo-catalyst
materials.
Thus,
photo
catalytic
process
become
spectacular
method
wastewater.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 4907 - 4928
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Recent
studies
on
enhancing
charge
carrier
behavior
through
electric
effects
for
efficient
photocatalysis
are
summarized,
evaluating
the
in-depth
function
of
these
effects.
This
provides
unique
perspectives
to
optimize
photocatalytic
processes.
Journal of environmental chemical engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 113073 - 113073
Published: May 14, 2024
Although
heterogeneous
photocatalysis
has
been
recognized
as
a
promising
technology
for
decontaminating
and
disinfecting
municipal
industrial
wastewater
over
the
last
few
decades,
it
not
yet
successfully
transitioned
from
laboratory-scale
research
to
real-world
applications.
This
limited
progress
is
attributed
inherent
physicochemical
properties
of
most
photocatalytic
materials
available,
which
exhibit
reduced
photoefficiency
under
visible
light
irradiation,
along
with
multiple
engineering
considerations.
comprehensive
review
delves
into
intricate
dynamics
reactions
kinetics,
exploring
several
types
reactors
elucidating
significance
employed
in
treatment.
critical
survey
systematically
examines
effectiveness
different
such
titania,
zinc
oxide
graphitic
carbon
nitride
are
commercially
applied
reactor
systems.
Understanding
role
these
essential
address
challenges
associated
Furthermore,
discussion
extends
beyond
technical
aspects
encompass
broader
landscape
hindering
commercialization
widespread
adoption
technologies.
By
critically
evaluating
challenges,
minireview
aims
provide
valuable
insights
researchers,
engineers,
policymakers
seeking
advance
implement
treatment
on
scale.
synthesis
knowledge
consolidates
current
state
field
outlines
future
prospects
overcoming
barriers
optimizing
potential
processes
environmental
remediation.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 163 - 163
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Increasing
water
pollution
by
bio-recalcitrant
contaminants
necessitates
the
use
of
robust
treatment
methods.
Individual
methods
are
not
effective
against
these
emerging
organic
pollutants
due
to
their
stability
in
environment.
This
has
necessitated
advanced
integrated
systems
such
as
photocatalytic
membranes.
Synergy
reactive
membranes
effectively
degrades
pollutants.
review
presents
state
art
synthesis
and
application
wastewater
treatment.
The
study
critically
evaluates
pertinent
aspects
required
improve
performance
membranes,
tailored
material
synthesis,
membrane
fouling
control,
improved
photocatalyst
light
absorption,
visible
from
sunlight,
enhanced
reaction
kinetics
through
synergy,
regeneration
reuse.
Previous
studies
report
on
effectiveness
removal
synthetic
actual
wastewater.
As
such,
they
show
great
potential
decontamination;
however,
also
face
limitations
that
need
be
addressed.
identifies
challenges
provides
a
way
forward
increasing
photoactivity
titanium
oxide,
mitigation,
scalability,
improving
cost
effectiveness,
enhancing
stability,
other
relevant
scaling
up
efforts
lab
scale
industrial
scale.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Conventional
suspension
photocatalysts
face
stability
and
efficiency
challenges
in
harsh,
unconditioned
environments
characterized
by
high
alkalinity,
salinity,
organic
species
seawater
wastewater.
Moreover,
suspension‐based
photothermal‐assisted
catalysis
presents
further
challenges,
particularly
concerning
formation
of
heterojunctions
between
photothermal
materials
that
disrupt
charge‐transfer
pathways
are
exacerbated
heating‐induced
carrier
recombination.
Here,
a
photocatalytic
system
is
proposed
which
three
key
photoprocesses:
photothermal,
photogeneration‐charge
separation,
photoredox
spatially
decoupled
yet
coordinated,
aimed
at
addressing
prevalent
adsorption‐mediated
catalyst
deactivation
harsh
environments.
Essentially,
the
polymeric
tandem
catalytic
(PTPC)
film
consists
TiO
2
/Au
CuS
layers,
separated
encapsulated
serve
as
spacer
inhibitors
to
conflicting
photochemical‐photothermal
corrosion‐resistant
redox
medium.
The
PTPC
exhibits
enhanced
light
absorption,
mass
transfer,
effect,
surpassing
traditional
catalysts
enabling
interfacial
reactions
on
passive
surface.
represents
new
paradigm
photocatalysis,
unimpeded
photoredox‐photothermal
for
application
hostile
plastic
waste
Such
can
be
used
develop
localized,
onsite
solutions
H
production
minimize
logistical
environmental
challenges.
