The photocatalytic process in the treatment of polluted water

• Published in: Chemical papers Vol. 77; no. 2; pp. 677 - 701
• Main Authors: Al-Nuaim, Marwah A., Alwasiti, Asawer A., Shnain, Zainab Y.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Warsaw Versita 01.02.2023; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Alternative technology; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Chemical synthesis; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Chemistry/Food Science; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Industrial wastes; Materials Science; Medicinal Chemistry; Photocatalysis; Photocatalysts; Pollutants; Review; Titanium dioxide; Wastewater treatment; Water treatment; Organic pollutant; Wastewater; Photocatalysts; Photoreactor; Titanium (IV) oxide

Wastewaters often contain toxic organic pollutants with a possible adverse effect on human health and aquatic life upon exposure. Persistent organic pollutants such as dyes and pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals are gaining extensive attention. Water treatment utilizing photocatalysis...