title: Novel composite photocatalyst made of TiO(2) nanoparticles.
abstract: A novel photocatalyst based on TiO(2) nanoparticles was developed for application in fluidised bed photocatalytic reactors for water treatment. The mechanically robust photocatalyst consists of composite spheres made of TiO(2) nanoparticles and TiO(2) commercial powder. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and specific surface area analysis (BET) were used to characterise the catalyst. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated using model pesticide micro-pollutant. A complete model comprised of radiation, kinetic, and reactor bed models was also developed, allowing for detailed analysis of the photoreactor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vega
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Imoberdorf
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Keshmir
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohseni
mesh_terms: D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D002384:Catalysis; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007700:Kinetics; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / Q000379:methods; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D044367:Phase Transition; D010777:Photochemistry / Q000379:methods*; D011208:Powders; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D018508:Water Purification / Q000379:methods*; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D011208:Powders; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; C009495:titanium dioxide; D015084:2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid; D014025:Titanium