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5. Evolution of ZnO-Based Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Pollutants

Author : S. Kaviya

Published in: Green Photocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Process

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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One exciting aspect of research is focused on the treatment of wastewater and complete mineralization of the pollutants by photocatalysis. The aromatic structure and complex nature of the pollutants cause difficulties in decomposition and complete mineralization. Progress in photocatalytic degradation would be very interesting if it were under moderate reaction conditions with a cost-effective catalyst with enhanced efficiency. Various nanocomposite materials have been used for this purpose. Here, we provide a detailed summary including the latest literature reports on the evolution of the zinc oxide (ZnO) photocatalyst used for the degradation of contaminants from wastewater.

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Title: Evolution of ZnO-Based Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Pollutants
Author: S. Kaviya
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Green Photocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Process
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-17637-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-17638-9

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17638-9_5