Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (12): 1117-1122.

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Photocatalytic Degradation of Persistent and Toxic Organic Pollutants

TARIQ MAHMOOD1, WANG Xuesong1,2, CHEN Chuncheng1, MA Wanhong1, ZHAO Jincai1*   

  1. 1 Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080, China; 2 College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin,China
  • Received:2007-12-25 Online:2007-12-25 Published:2007-12-25

Abstract: Studies on photocatalytic degradation of toxic and non-biodegradable organic pollutants remain a great challenge in principles, processes, and efficiencies. The main attention has been focused on the relationship between structure and efficiencies, the utilization of visible light, and the mechanisms for dioxygen activation and pollutants decomposition and/or mineralization of pollutants. Recent advances in the photocatalytic degradation by TiO2 and supported iron complexes were discussed in this review.

Key words: photocatalysis, degradation of pollutants, titania, supported iron catalyst