reviewNanoscale AdvancesJan 1, 2024GOLD OA

Metal oxide-based photocatalysts for the efficient degradation of organic pollutants for a sustainable environment: a review

AAAbdullah Al MiadSPShassatha Paul SaikatMKMd. Kawcher AlamMSMd. Sahadat HossainNMNewaz Mohammed Bahadur

Noakhali Science and Technology University · Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

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Abstract

Photocatalytic degradation is a highly efficient technique for eliminating organic pollutants such as antibiotics, organic dyes, toluene, nitrobenzene, cyclohexane, and refinery oil from the environment. The effects of operating conditions, concentrations of contaminants and catalysts, and their impact on the rate of deterioration are the key focuses of this review. This method utilizes light-activated semiconductor catalysts to generate reactive oxygen species that break down contaminants. Modified photocatalysts, such as metal oxides, doped metal oxides, and composite materials, enhance the effectiveness of photocatalytic degradation by improving light absorption and charge separation. Furthermore,…

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  • Pollutant
  • Degradation (telecommunications)
  • Photocatalysis
  • Environmental science
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Metal
  • Materials science
  • Computer science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Life in Land
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