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The impact of TiO2 modifications on the effectiveness of photocatalytic processes [review]

Gabriela DyrdaRudolf SłotaKarina Kocot

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Environmental EngineeringMaterials sciencemetalsEnvironmental pollutiondoping02 engineering and technology010501 environmental sciencesdyes01 natural sciencesChemical kineticschemistry.chemical_compoundlcsh:Technology (General)lcsh:Technological innovations. AutomationPhotodegradation0105 earth and related environmental sciencesnon-metalslcsh:HD45-45.2titanium dioxideRenewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment021001 nanoscience & nanotechnologychemistryChemical engineeringTitanium dioxidePhotocatalysislcsh:T1-995photodegradation0210 nano-technologyEnergy (miscellaneous)

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This paper outlines the recent studies on the application of photocatalysis using semiconductors, with modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) in the process of reducing chemical contamination of surface and ground waters. During the last forty years, an increasing interest in catalysts of this type is noticeable. Hence, a wide range of methods of TiO2 modifications have been proposed so far by using its various polymorphs, composites with metals and non-metals and polymer-coatings or impregnating it with dyes that effectively absorb sunlight.

https://doi.org/10.32933/actainnovations.28.2