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Synthesis And Characterization Of Heteronuclear Inorganic Complexes For The Photodegradation Of Persistant Organic Pollutants, Matthew A. Moyet
Synthesis And Characterization Of Heteronuclear Inorganic Complexes For The Photodegradation Of Persistant Organic Pollutants, Matthew A. Moyet
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The focus of this thesis is to investigate the structural modification and characterization potential of common photocatalysts that have various uses for environmental remediation purposes. Pollution involving organic chemicals is one of the most common scenarios found in communities throughout the country. Efforts to rid contaminated drinking water supplies of these chemicals include physical and chemical filters, which have limited ability and efficacy. This lack of efficient filtration services has led to an increased demand for more effective treatment methods. Chemical species that react in the presence of light are known as photocatalysts and have been used in previous studies …
Development Of Bismuth Oxyhalide Photocatalysts For Environmental And Industrial Applications, Robert Arthur
Development Of Bismuth Oxyhalide Photocatalysts For Environmental And Industrial Applications, Robert Arthur
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Heterogeneous semiconductor photocatalysis, of interest for water splitting and environmental remediation applications, uses light to drive reactions. Metal oxide and sulfide semiconductors have been previously studied but have limitations that include large band gap energies and high rates of recombination. Bismuth oxyhalides (BiOX) are an emerging class of photocatalysts with tunable band gaps and low rates of recombination due to their unique crystal structures. Studies of BiOX photocatalytic activity have largely focused on removal of azo dyes from aqueous solutions, with little attention paid to degradation byproducts. Furthermore, these catalysts have not been explored as a means to conduct organic …