Nanocatalysts in Environmental Applications (Green Energy and Technology)

This book presents a range of nanocatalysts, together with their primary environmental applications and use in chemical production processes. In addition, it describes the nanomaterials used for catalysts and details their performance. The book introduces readers to the fundamentals and applications of nanocatalysis, synthesis, characterization, modification and application. Further topics include: landfill organic pollutant photodegradation; magnetic photocatalysis; synergistic effects on hydrogenated TiO2; and photoinduced fusion of gold-semiconductor nanoparticles. A detailed explanation of the chemistry of nanostructures and the ability to control materials at the nano-scale rounds out the coverage. Given the central importance of research in nanotechnology and nanoscience for the development of new catalysts, the book offers a valuable source of information for researchers and academics alike. It will also benefit industrial engineers and production managers who wish to understand the environmental impact of nanocatalysts. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity by Using Modification Activated Carbon (Samira Bagheri, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli)....Pages 1-23 Surface Modification of Titania/Gold Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Applications (Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli, Samira Bagheri)....Pages 25-35 Black Titania for Photodecomposition of Organic Compounds (Samira Bagheri, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli)....Pages 37-50 Applications of Titania as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Degradation of Landfill Leachates (Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli, Samira Bagheri)....Pages 51-67 Easy Separation of Magnetic Photocatalyst from Aqueous Pollutants (Samira Bagheri, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli)....Pages 69-85 Solar-Driven, Highly Stable Photocatalyst System for Mitigation of Organic Pollutants via Mixed Phase Titania (Samira Bagheri, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli)....Pages 87-104 Layered Catalyst Compositions for Photo-Treating of Industrial Effluents (Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli, Samira Bagheri)....Pages 105-116