Heterogeneous photocatalysis : relationships with heterogeneous catalysis and perspectives. / Giuseppe Marci.

Front Cover; Heterogeneous Photocatalysis; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; 1 Heterogeneous Photocatalysis and Catalysis: An Overview of Their Distinctive Features; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Definitions; 1.2.1 Catalysis; 1.2.2 Photocatalysis; 1.3 Reaction Steps; 1.3.1 Catalysis; 1.3.2 Photocatalysis; 1.4 Solids; 1.4.1 Catalysis; 1.4.2 Photocatalysis; 1.5 Reactors; 1.5.1 Catalysis; 1.5.2 Photocatalysis; 1.6 Quantitative Parameters to Assess the Process Performance; 1.6.1 Catalysis; 1.6.2 Photocatalysis; 1.7 Kinetic Modeling; 1.7.1 Catalysis; 1.7.2 Photocatalysis; References 2 Preparation of Catalysts and Photocatalysts Used for Similar Processes2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Bulk Catalysts; 2.2.1 Sol-Gel Process; 2.2.2 Precipitation; 2.2.3 Coprecipitation; 2.2.4 Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Syntheses; 2.2.5 Solid-State Reactions; 2.2.6 Spray Pyrolysis; 2.2.7 Flame Syntheses; 2.2.7.1 Flame Hydrolysis; 2.2.7.2 Flame Spray Pyrolysis; 2.2.8 Sonochemical Method; 2.2.9 Microwave Irradiation; 2.3 Supported Catalysts; 2.3.1 Deposition-Precipitation; 2.3.2 Impregnation; 2.3.3 Preparation of Films; 2.3.3.1 Wet Coating Technologies; 2.3.3.1.1 Dip Coating; 2.3.3.1.2 Spin Coating 2.3.3.2 Chemical Vapor Deposition2.3.3.3 Physical Vapor Deposition; 2.3.3.3.1 Vacuum Evaporation; 2.3.3.3.2 Sputter Deposition; 2.3.3.3.3 Arc Vapor Deposition; 2.3.3.3.4 Pulsed-Laser Deposition; 2.3.3.4 Chemical Bath Deposition; 2.3.3.5 Spray Pyrolysis Deposition; 2.3.3.6 Electrodeposition; References; 3 Bulk and Surface Characterization Techniques of TiO2 and TiO2-Doped Oxides; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Characterization Techniques; 3.2.1 X-Ray Diffraction; 3.2.2 Transmission Electron Microscopy; 3.2.3 Electron Paramagnetic Resonance or Electron Spin Resonance 3.2.4 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy3.2.5 Acidity Characterization; 3.3 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 4 (Photo)catalyst Characterization Techniques: Adsorption Isotherms and BET, SEM, FTIR, UV-Vis, Photoluminescence, and Elec ... ; 4.1 Adsorption Isotherms and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Surface Area Determination; 4.1.1 Introduction; 4.1.2 Adsorption-Desorption Phenomena; 4.1.3 Classification of Adsorption Isotherms; 4.1.3.1 Type I; 4.1.3.2 Type II; 4.1.3.3 Type III; 4.1.3.4 Type IV; 4.1.3.5 Type V; 4.1.3.6 Type VI; 4.1.4 Adsorption Hysteresis; 4.1.5 Adsorption Models 4.1.5.1 Langmuir Isotherm4.1.5.2 Temkin and Freundlich Isotherms; 4.1.5.3 Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Isotherm; 4.1.6 Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Surface Area Determination; 4.1.6.1 Preparation of Sample; 4.1.6.2 Used Gases for Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Analysis; 4.1.6.3 Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Instrument and its Working Principle; 4.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy; 4.2.1 Introduction; 4.2.2 Principle of Scanning Electron Microscopy; 4.2.3 Applications of Scanning Electron Microscopy; 4.2.3.1 Nanostructures: Nanoparticles, Nanotube, Nanowire, and Nanorods; 4.2.3.2 Membranes; 4.2.3.3 Thin Films

Heterogeneous Photocatalysis: Relationships with Heterogeneous Catalysis and Perspectives highlights the differences between thermal-catalysis and photo-catalysis and indicates borderlines, in particular, the possible synergism between them. The book outlines the basic aspect of thermal- and photo-catalysis, along with the most important characterization techniques. In addition, it presents case studies of thermal-catalytic and photo-catalytic or thermal-photo-catalytic reactions and includes a comparison between the results obtained using an inorganic solid as thermal catalyst and photocatalyst for the same reaction, and in the same setup. Final sections offer information on the preparation methods of (photo)catalysts, various techniques used for their characterization, engineering and economical aspects.

This book will be a valuable reference source for students and researchers involved in heterogeneous photocatalysis and catalysis, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, materials engineering, environment engineering, nanotechnology and green chemistry.



Provides selective methods for the preparation of microcrystalline/nanocrystalline solids or films used in catalytic and photocatalytic processes
Describes (photo)reactions that can be carried out catalytically and/or photocatalytically
Outlines the different mechanisms, yields and experimental conditions under which photocatalytic reactions can take place
Describes various (photo)reactors and set ups under which the photacatalytic reactions can be carried out
Provides an economic assessment to understand the feasibility of some photocatalytic reactions