Introduction to Photocatalysis Fundamentals and Applications

Explore the intriguing world of photocatalysis with Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications. This book explores the complexities of photocatalytic processes, investigating the contributing elements, nano-photocatalyst manufacturing methodologies, and their wide applications in the energy and environmental sectors.

Additionally, sophisticated modification approaches that may be used to improve the efficiency of visible light-driven processes (such as doping and plasmonics photocatalysis) are discussed. Key features include novel methodologies of photocatalysts, providing an insight on fundamentals and methodology; and examples of efficient applications of photocatalysis such as wastewater treatment, hydrogen production and CO2 reduction. Later chapters discuss the commercial aspects of photocatalysis to help guide future entrepreneurs.

The book is useful for advanced undergraduates, and graduate students in a range of subjects such as physics, biotechnology, and biochemistry. This book will also prove invaluable for researchers and scientists in photocatalysis, and chemical engineers and chemists in industry R&D working on wastewater treatment and renewable sources of energy. It stands out as a modernized version of current literature that bridges the gap between scholars and students.

Introduction to Photocatalysis

Introduction to Plasmonic Photocatalysis

Synthesis Methods for Photocatalytic Materials

Material Characterization Techniques

Fundamentals of Green Photocatalysis

Nanostructured Photocatalysts and Applications

Wastewater Treatment

Photocatalytic Carbon Dioxide¬ Reduction

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

Future Prospects of Photocatalysis

Over the twenty years of teaching and research, Dr. Tahir Iqbal Awan has been working as Associate Professor in Physics at University of Gujrat (UoG), Punjab, Pakistan. He significantly contributed to research in the field of Nanoscience and published 200+ research articles with impact factor of 500+ in well-reputed international research journals. He was also awarded international awards including 'Outstanding Reviewer' Award and winner 2019 for Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics.

Dr Sumera Afsheen is working as Associate Professor (as an Entomologist) at University of Gujrat (UoG), Punjab, Pakistan. She successfully completed three research projects as Principal Investigator (PI)/Co-PI.She is a member of various research/academic statutory bodies within the University and outside the University, and served as Chairperson-Zoology, Director-UoG City campus, and Warden (Girls Hostel)at University of Gujrat.

Ms Iqra Maryam is one of the most prominent emerging researchers in the field of Nanoscience (Photocatalysis, material Science) and presently working as Research Associate in the NRPU research project at the Department of Physics, University of Gujrat She significantly contributed in developing photocatalytic reactor to be used for waste water treatment and has published various research articles in well-reputed international journals in the said area.