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Enhanced TiO2-Based Photocatalytic Volatile Organic Compound Decomposition Combined with Ultrasonic Atomization in the Co-Presence of Carbon Black and Heavy Metal Nanoparticles

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are representative indoor air pollutants that negatively affect the human body owing to their toxicity. One of the most promising methods for VOC removal is photocatalytic degradation using TiO2. In this study, the addition of carbon black (CB) and heavy metal nanoparticles (NPs) was investigated to improve the efficiency of a TiO2-based photocatalytic VOC decomposition system combined with ultrasonic atomization and ultraviolet irradiation, as described previously. The addition of CB and Ag NPs significantly improved the degradation efficiency. A comparison with other heavy metal nanoparticles and their respective roles are discussed.

Source: Molecules

DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163819

Authors: Zen Maeno, Mika Nishitani, Takehiro Saito, Kazuhiko Sekiguchi, Naoki Kagi, Norikazu Namiki

Institutions: Kogakuin University, Saitama University, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,069

OpenAlex ID: W4401512713

FWCI: 0.2

Cites: 29

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10