@article{752260, recid = {752260}, author = {Barakat, Mohamed A., and Kumar, Rajeev,}, title = {Photocatalytic activity enhancement of titanium dioxide nanoparticles degradation of pollutants in wastewater / [electronic resource] :}, pages = {1 online resource.}, abstract = {In this brief, a comprehensive review of the UV/visible-TiO2 photocatalytic oxidation process is presented with an insight into the mechanisms involved, the role of titanium dioxide as a catalyst, irradiation sources, types of reactors, and a comparison between various modes of TiO2 application. An overview of the development and enhancement of the activity of TiO2 nanoparticles in photocatalysis is presented. The topics covered include a detailed look at the unique properties of the TiO2 nanoparticles and their relationship to photocatalytic properties. The utilization of the TiO2 nanoparticles as photocatalysts, in the non-doped and doped forms is also reviewed. Finally, the use of modified TiO2 nanoparticles has made a significant contribution in providing definitive mechanistic information regarding the visible light photocatalytic processes.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/752260}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24271-2}, }