Visible-light-active photocatalysis : nanostructured catalyst design, mechanisms, and applications / edited by Srabanti Ghosh.

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Part I Visible-Light Active Photocatalysis -- Research and Technological Advancements; Chapter 1 Research Frontiers in Solar Light Harvesting; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysis for Environmental Protection; 1.3 Photocatalysis for Water Splitting; 1.4 Photocatalysis for Organic Transformations; 1.5 Mechanistic Studies of Visible-Light-Active Photocatalysis; 1.6 Summary; References; Chapter 2 Recent Advances on Photocatalysis for Water Detoxification and CO2 Reduction; 2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation and CO2 Reduction2.2.1 Undoped TiO2; 2.2.2 Undoped Metal Oxides Different from TiO2; 2.2.3 Carbon Modified Metal Oxides as Photocatalysts; 2.2.4 Doped Metal Oxides; 2.2.5 Perovskites; 2.2.6 Metal Chalcogenides; 2.2.7 Other Catalysts; 2.3 Photoreactors for Solar Degradation of Organic Pollutants and CO2 Reduction; 2.3.1 Non Concentrating (Low Concentration or Low Temperature) Systems; 2.3.2 Medium Concentrating or Medium Temperature Systems; 2.3.3 High Concentrating or High-Temperature Systems; 2.3.4 Parameters of a Solar Reactor; 2.4 Conclusion.

AcknowledgmentReferences; Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Photocatalytic Water Splitting (Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution); 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Strategy for Development of Photocatalyst Systems for Water Splitting; 3.3 Electrochemistry of Semiconductors at the Electrolyte Interface; 3.4 Effect of Light at the Semiconductor-Electrolyte Interface; 3.5 Conversion and Storage of Sunlight; 3.6 Electrolysis and Photoelectrolysis; 3.7 Development of Photocatalysts for Solar-Driven Water Splitting; 3.8 Approaches to Develop Visible-Light-Absorbing Metal Oxides; 3.9 Conclusions; References.

Chapter 4 Photoredox Catalytic Activation of Carbon-Halogen Bonds: C-H Functionalization Reactions under Visible Light4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Activation of Alkyl Halides; 4.3 Activation of Aryl Halides; 4.4 Factors That Determine the Carbon-Halogen Bond Activation of Aryl Halides; 4.5 Factors That Determine the Yields of the C-H Arylated Products; 4.6 Achievements and Challenges Ahead; 4.7 Conclusion; References; Part II Design and Developments of Visible Light Active Photocatalysis; Chapter 5 Black TiO2: The New-Generation Photocatalyst; 5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Designing Black TiO2 Nanostructures5.3 Black TiO2 as Photocatalyst; 5.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 6 Effect of Modification of TiO2 with Metal Nanoparticles on Its Photocatalytic Properties Studied by Time-Resolved Microwave Conductivity; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Deposition of Metal Nanoparticles by Radiolysis and by Photodeposition Method; 6.3 Electronic Properties Studied Time-Resolved Microwave Conductivity; 6.3.1 Surface Modification of Titania with Monometallic Nanoparticles; 6.3.1.1 Surface Modification of Titania with Pt Clusters.

A comprehensive and timely overview of this important and hot topic, with special emphasis placed on environmental applications and the potential for solar light harvesting. Following introductory chapters on environmental photocatalysis, water splitting, and applications in synthetic chemistry, further chapters focus on the synthesis and design of photocatalysts, solar energy conversion, and such environmental aspects as the removal of water pollutants, photocatalytic conversion of CO2. Besides metal oxide-based photocatalysts, the authors cover other relevant material classes including carbon-based nanomaterials and novel hybrid materials. Chapters on mechanistic aspects, computational modeling of photocatalysis and Challenges and perspectives of solar reactor design for industrial applications complete this unique survey of the subject. With its in-depth discussions ranging from a comprehensive understanding to the engineering of materials and applied devices, this is an invaluable resource for a range of disciplines.