Photocatalytic processes. Absorption of radiation and its subsequent physical and chemical changes. The course of photochemical reactions. Photocatalytic reactions on semiconductor catalysts. Semiconductor photocatalysts. Sources of radiation. Laboratory photochemical reactors. Mechanism and kinetics of photocatalytic reactions. Homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalysis. Influence of the wavelength, temperature, pressure and reductants on the photocatalytic reaction. Influence of surface modification and doping of the catalyst surface. Immobilized catalysts. Methods of application and methods of characterization of thin films. The application of photocatalytic processes in environmental protection.
Terminated in academic year 2023/2024
Photocatalytic Processes
| Type of study | Doctoral |
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| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Code | 619-0914/01 |
| Abbreviation | FP |
| Course title | Photocatalytic Processes |
| Credits | 10 |
| Coordinating department | Department of Physical Chemistry and Theory of Technological Processes |
| Course coordinator | prof. Ing. Kamila Kočí, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
Literature
Journal publications available through the university paid databases showing the latest trends in the industry.
Advised literature
SERPONE, N., PELIZZETTI, E., Photocatalysis: fundamentals and applications, Wiley, 1989.
RABEK, J. F., Experimental Methods in Photochemistry and Photophysics, CRC Press, 1986.
SCHIAVELLO M., Heterogeneous photocatalysis, Wiley, 1997.
CHANON, M., Homogeneous photocatalysis, Wiley, 2000.
RABEK, J. F., Experimental Methods in Photochemistry and Photophysics, CRC Press, 1986.
SCHIAVELLO M., Heterogeneous photocatalysis, Wiley, 1997.
CHANON, M., Homogeneous photocatalysis, Wiley, 2000.