title: A review of iron species for visible-light photocatalytic water purification.
abstract: Iron species are one of the least toxic and least expensive substances that are photocatalytic in the visible region of the spectrum. Therefore, this article focuses on iron-based photocatalysts sensitive to visible light. Photo-Fenton reactions are considered with respect to those assisted by and involve the in situ production of H₂O₂. The possible role that photoactive iron species play by interacting with natural organic matter in water purification in the natural environment is considered. The review also considered photosensitization by phthalocyanines and the potential role that layered double hydroxides may have not only as catalyst supports but also as photosensitizers themselves. Finally, photocatalytic disinfection of water is discussed, and the desirability of standardized metrics and experimental conditions to assist in the comparative evaluation of photocatalysts is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Discipline of Nanotechnology and Molecular Science, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia.
authors.forename: Russell S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Jack
authors.forename: Godwin A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Ayoko
authors.forename: Moses O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Adebajo
authors.forename: Ray L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Frost
mesh_terms: D007501:Iron / Q000737:chemistry*; D008027:Light; D010782:Photolysis; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry; D018508:Water Purification / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D014867:Water; D007501:Iron
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