Title : Photocatalysis: An emerging approach for conservation of environment
Abstract:
The main threat to the environment and living systems today is anthropogenically induced water pollution. Each year, different kinds of organic pollutants are discharged by industries in nearby water resources. The removal of these pollutants is a daunting task and hence, development of advanced water treatment technologies is the need of the hour. In such a scenario, photocatalysis has emerged as a sustainable technique that utilizes light energy to drive chemical transformations. Over the past few years, the field of photocatalysis has made great progress with inclusion of metal or non-metal doping reutilization, cocatalyst, Z-scheme, nanocomposite, quantum dots etc. Due to eco-friendly characteristics such as mild protocols, atom economy and recyclability, photocatalysis is being extensively explored to reduce carbon footprints also. The use of non-renewable energy has resulted in dramatic increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration, which in turn, led to global warming. In current circumstances, the use of photocatalysts to transform CO2 into synthetic fuels may have a greater significance. Thus, one can use photocatalysis as a promising green technology for conservation of environment.
Audience Take Away:
- Researchers can know the importance of this newly emerging technique for waste water treatment.
- They can develop their own systems for removal of different pollutants.
- Yes, faculty can utilize this in their research work for treatment of waste water and polluted air.
- Yes, it can provide a particular solution for the removal or degradation of contaminants.
