Chapter green nanotechnology: Development of nanomaterials for environmental and energy applications

Changseok Han, Joel Andersen, Suresh C. Pillai, Rachel Fagan, Polycarpos Falaras, J. Anthony Byrne, Patrick S.M. Dunlop, Hyeok Choi, Wenjun Jiang, Kevin O'Shea, Dionysios D. Dionysiou

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Abstract

This book chapter discusses the syntheses of various nanomaterials, for green nanotechnology applications in detail. Special attention is given to the development of emerging areas, such as environmental as well as energy materials. Various approaches for preparing nanostructured photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, and metal sulfides, different conventional methods and novel methods, including sol-gel methods, hydrothermal methods, microwave-assisted methods and sonochemical methods are introduced. The use of nanomaterials as photocatalysts, supporting materials for solar cells, and disinfectants is reported for environmental remediation and energy applications. Advanced applications of nanomaterials for water detoxification, air purification, and the inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms in water as well as dye-sensitized solar cells is also discussed. The enhancement of selectivity of photocatalysis, especially TiO2 systems, for the destruction of target contaminants in water is comprehensively presented. Finally, the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydroxyl radical (•OH), superoxide anion radical (O2•-), singlet oxygen (1O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), in semiconductor photocatalysis is introduced and various experimental techniques to detect ROS are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Nanotechnology and the Environment
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances and Achievements
PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
Pages201-229
Number of pages29
ISBN (Print)9780841227842
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameACS Symposium Series
Volume1124
ISSN (Print)0097-6156
ISSN (Electronic)1947-5918

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