Themed collection Solar chemistry & photocatalysis: environmental applications – SPEA10
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An introduction by the guest editor to a selection of papers from the 10th European Meeting on Solar Chemistry & Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications - SPEA10
The guest editor introduces a selection of papers presented at the 10th European Meeting on Solar Chemistry & Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications – SPEA10.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 836-836
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PP90009H
Intensification of the O3/TiO2/UV advanced oxidation process using a modified flotation cell
A novel approach for the ozone and TiO2 intensification process for wastewater treatment is presented using a modified flotation cell.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 920-928
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00308D
Photo-oxidative and photo-reductive capabilities of ilmenite-rich black sand concentrates using methyl orange as a probe molecule
Ilmenite-rich black sand concentrates exhibited potential photo-oxidative and, especially, photo-reductive capabilities which were affected by sample purity and color.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 912-919
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00315G
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Visible-light activation of TiO2 by dye-sensitization for degradation of pharmaceutical compounds
A kinetic model for the dye sensitization process of TiO2 that considered photon absorption was developed.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 897-904
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00270C
A new automated solar disc for water disinfection by pasteurization
A new automated Solar Water Pasteurization Disc of double reflection of 3.8 and 1.3 m in diameter for the first and second reflectors has been erected and tested for performing microbiological disinfection of water in a simple, efficient, and continuous treatment in Brazil.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 905-911
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00316E
Disinfection performance using a UV/persulfate system: effects derived from different aqueous matrices
The disinfectant power of UV combined with a persulfate salt has been assessed. The results obtained suggest this system as an attractive alternative to other photochemical processes currently in use for seawater treatment.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 878-883
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00304A
Transparent rutile TiO2 films prepared by thermal oxidation of sputtered Ti on FTO glass
Compact and photoactive transparent rutile TiO2 films were deposited by a two-step process: (i) magnetron sputtering of Ti films on a heated FTO substrate and (ii) subsequent thermal oxidation.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 891-896
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00313K
Photocatalytic inactivation of bioaerosols in a fixed-bed reactor with TiO2-coated glass rings
The photocatalytic inactivation of Bacillus subtilis spores in air was evaluated employing a fixed-bed reactor with TiO2-coated glass rings, under artificial UV-A radiation.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 884-890
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00297E
Ta3N5/Co(OH)x composites as photocatalysts for photoelectrochemical water splitting
Elaboration of the stability issue related to the morphology of nanotubes, and enhancement of the PEC stability by loading double co-catalysts.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 837-844
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00312B
Synthesis of Cd1−xZnxS photocatalysts for gas-phase CO2 reduction under visible light
Gas-phase CO2 reduction with H2O on Cd1−xZnxS-based photocatalysts has been performed for the first time.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 871-877
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00332G
Automated on-line monitoring of the TiO2-based photocatalytic degradation of dimethyl phthalate and diethyl phthalate
An automated on-line system for monitoring the TiO2-based photocatalytic degradation of dimethyl phthalate and diethyl phthalate.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 863-870
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00307F
Photocatalytic abatement of emerging pollutants in pure water and wastewater effluent by TiO2 and Ce-ZnO: degradation kinetics and assessment of transformation products
A good removal efficiency was obtained for a mixture of seven emerging contaminants in wastewater effluent using two catalysts, Ce-ZnO and TiO2-SG, as evidenced by the formation of several transient transformation products.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 845-852
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00311D
Anoxic photocatalytic treatment of synthetic mining wastewater using TiO2 and scavengers for complexed cyanide recovery
A new pathway for selective photocatalytic reduction using a combination of scavengers for gold mining wastewater treatment.
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2019,18, 853-862
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8PP00281A
About this collection
This special issue of Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences includes a selection of papers presented at the 10th European Meeting on Solar Chemistry & Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications – SPEA10, held at the “Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos” Almería (Spain) between 4th and 8th of June, 2018.