articleJournal of Chemical Technology & BiotechnologyApr 26, 2011Closed access

Recent developments of metal oxide semiconductors as photocatalysts in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for treatment of dye waste‐water

SHSamuel Hong Shen ChanTYTa Yeong WuJCJoon Ching JuanCYChee Yang Teh

Monash University Malaysia

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Abstract

Abstract The textile industry presents a global pollution problem owing to the dumping or accidental discharge of dye waste‐water into waterways, which is having a major impact on the quality and aesthetics of water resources. The World Bank estimates that 17 to 20% of industrial water pollution comes from textile dyeing and treatment. This percentage represents an appalling environmental challenge for clothing designers and other textile manufacturers. Recently, the application of metal oxide semiconductors in the advanced oxidation process (AOP) has gained wide interest for the treatment of dye waste‐water owing to its good degradation efficiency, low toxicity and physical and chemical properties. AOP refers…

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  • Oxide
  • Metal
  • Photocatalysis
  • Waste management
  • Water treatment
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical engineering
  • Materials science
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