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Photocatalytic Methods for Treatment and Analysis of Water and Air Pollutants

• This article discusses photocatalytic methods for treating and analyzing pollutants in water and air.
• It covers organic, inorganic, and microbiological pollutants.
• The need for further research and development in this area is identified.
• The article provides perspectives on the commercialization of this technology.
• The reviewed literature includes various publications on photocatalysis from 1983 to 1994.
• The use of TiO2 photocatalysis for water and air treatment is discussed.
• The article highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms of photocatalytic reactions.
• The role of photogenerated charge carriers in photocatalysis is explained.
• The effect of different parameters on photocatalytic activity, such as pH and temperature, is discussed.
• The potential of photocatalysis for disinfecting water and air is highlighted.
• The article discusses the challenges of scaling up photocatalytic processes for industrial use.
• The importance of developing new photocatalysts with higher efficiency and selectivity is emphasized.

Test your knowledge on photocatalytic methods for treating and analyzing water and air pollutants with this quiz! From understanding the mechanisms of photocatalytic reactions to the potential for disinfecting water and air, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself on the effect of different parameters on photocatalytic activity and the challenges of scaling up these processes for industrial use. Keywords: photocatalytic methods, water pollutants, air pollutants, TiO2, disinfection, efficiency, selectivity.