Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
Relationships with Heterogeneous Catalysis and Perspectives

Highlights the differences between thermal-catalysis and photo-catalysis, but also indicates the possible synergism between them

Giuseppe Marcì (Edited by), Leonardo Palmisano (Edited by)

9780444640154

Paperback / softback, published 26 February 2019

290 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.9 cm, 0.61 kg

Heterogeneous Photocatalysis: Relationships with Heterogeneous Catalysis and Perspectives highlights the differences between thermal-catalysis and photo-catalysis and indicates borderlines, in particular, the possible synergism between them. The book outlines the basic aspect of thermal- and photo-catalysis, along with the most important characterization techniques. In addition, it presents case studies of thermal-catalytic and photo-catalytic or thermal-photo-catalytic reactions and includes a comparison between the results obtained using an inorganic solid as thermal catalyst and photocatalyst for the same reaction, and in the same setup. Final sections offer information on the preparation methods of (photo)catalysts, various techniques used for their characterization, engineering and economical aspects.

1. Heterogeneous photocatalysis versus catalysis: General aspects 2. Preparation of catalysts and photocatalysts used for similar processes 3. Bulk characterization techniques 4. Surface characterization techniques 5. Morphological, textural and optical properties 6. Photocatalytic and catalytic reactions in solid-liquid systems 7. Photocatalytic and catalytic reactions in gas-solid systems 8. Photoreactors, reactors and light sources for (photo)catalytic reactions 9. Kinetics aspects of heterogeneous catalytic versus photocatalytic reactions 10. Economical assessment and possible industrial application

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB], Industrial chemistry [TDC]