Nanomaterials and Photocatalysis in Chemistry Mechanistic and Experimental Approaches

This book demonstrates the basic and fundamental aspects of nanotechnology and potential application as a photocatalysis in multiple application especially in environment and energy harvesting. This book also contains methods of preparation and characterization of unique nanostructured photocatalysts, and details about their catalytic action. The book consists of seven chapters, including the principles and fundamentals of heterogeneous photocatalysis; the mechanisms and dynamics of surface photocatalysis; research on pure and composites based materials with unique nanostructures; the latest developments and advances in exploiting photocatalyst alternatives to WO3; and photocatalytic materials for applications other than the traditional degradation of pollutants, such as carbon dioxide reduction, water oxidation, a complete spectrum of selective organic transformations and water splitting by photocatalytic reduction.

This book will appeal to a wide readership of the academic and industrial researchers and it can also be used in the classroom for undergraduate and graduate students focusing on heterogeneous photocatalysis, sustainable chemistry, energy conversion and storage, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental protection, optoelectronics, sensors, and surface and interface science. 

Historical Background of Photocatalysis.- Fundamental Principles, Mechanism of Photocatalysis.- Factors Effecting the Efficiency of Photocatalysts.- Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis: An Overview.- Recent and Novel Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis.- Hybrid Photocatalyst with Emphasis on Visible Light-activated Catalyst.- Role of Nanomaterials in Major Applications of Photocatalysis.- Challenges and Future Prospects.

Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir is a researcher at Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Technology, Rahim Yar Khan (KFUEIT) and currently working on Nanotechnology for Material processing, Photocatalysis, Energy and Environmental applications, Colloids & Surfactants. His initial work was on photocatalysis based Processes for decontamination of pollutants, adsorption of heavy metals in water and oil and energy production. He has 100+ publications in well reputed ISI international journals and serving as Editor in numerous journals. He was the recipient of “BEST TEACHER AWARD 2015-2016” from the University of Gujrat Pakistan on his excellent performance towards teaching and research.

Dr. Khalid Nadeem Riaz is a researcher at the University of Gujrat, Gujrat and currently working on Nanotechnology for Material processing, Photocatalysis, Energy and Environmental applications, Colloids & Surfactants. He completed hid PhD (Material Physics) from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (entire experimental research work done at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.  He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Gujrat and is involved in different research projects as PI, Co-PI and collaborator. He has also been part of a number of research projects completed in various capacities. He has 90+ publications in a well-reputed ISI international journal.