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Copyright © 2017 A. G. Gutierrez-Mata et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

This literature research, although not exhaustive, gives perspective to solar-driven photocatalysis, such as solar photo-Fenton and [subscript]TiO2[/subscript] solar photocatalysis, reported in the literature for the degradation of aqueous organic pollutants. Parameters that influence the degradation and mineralization of organics like catalyst preparation, type and load of catalyst, catalyst phase, pH, applied potential, and type of organic pollutant are addressed. Such parameters may also affect the photoactivity of the catalysts used in the studied solar processes. Solar irradiation is a renewable, abundant, and pollution-free energy source for low-cost commercial applications. Therefore, these solar processes represent an environmentally friendly alternative mainly because the use of electricity can be decreased/avoided.

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Title
Recent Overview of Solar Photocatalysis and Solar Photo-Fenton Processes for Wastewater Treatment
Author
Gutierrez-Mata, A G; Velazquez-Martínez, S; Álvarez-Gallegos, Alberto; Ahmadi, M; Hernández-Pérez, José Alfredo; Ghanbari, F; Silva-Martínez, S
Publication year
2017
Publication date
2017
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISSN
1110662X
e-ISSN
1687529X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1922852332
Copyright
Copyright © 2017 A. G. Gutierrez-Mata et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.