Photo-excitation of certain semiconductors can lead to the production of reactive oxygen
species that can inactivate microorganisms. The mechanisms involved are reviewed, along …

Among the catalytic approaches to environmental remediation, that of heterogeneous
photoassisted catalysis, known as 'photocatalysis', is the sole example involving utilization of …

Water is one of the essential resources on our planet. Therefore, fresh water and the
recycling of waste-water are very important topics in various areas. Energy-saving green …

Due to the superior ability of photocatalysis to inactivate a wide range of harmful
microorganisms, it is being examined as a viable alternative to traditional disinfection …

Photocatalysis, as a low-cost and environment friendly technology, has demonstrated a
significant potential for water pollution purification; it has received extensive attention in …

Since there is increasing concern for the impact of air quality on human health, the present
work surveys the materials and technologies for air purification using photocatalytic …

Obtaining clean and high-quality water free of pathogenic microorganisms is a worldwide
challenge. Various techniques have been investigated for achieving an effective removal or …

Microbial contamination has globally represented an extreme health risk to human beings.
Bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses being minuscule possess excessive ecological toxicity …

This review focuses on how and where both photocatalytic and antibacterial materials are
used in various areas. Photocatalytic materials have latterly been introduced as an …

Photocatalysis process belongs to an advanced oxidation technology for the removal of
persistent organic compounds and microorganisms from water. It is the technology with a …