Abstract
The basic principles of the photooxidative mineralization of organic pollutants by O2, sensitized by TiO2, are described. The kinetics of this process as a function of [TiO2], [organic pollutant], [O2], light intensity, temperature, pH, and the type of anion present are discussed, and a general kinetic model is presented. Standard test and demonstration systems for water purification by TiO2 photocatalysis are described and other novel applications of semiconductor photocatalysis are outlined.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 417-425 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Chemical Society Reviews |
| Volume | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |