Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol

The presence of phenol in wastewater represents a significant environmental problem. Due to some drawbacks in conventional wastewater treatment, photocatalysis provides an interesting alternative. Immobilized nano-TiO2 photocatalyst was successfully synthesized using modified sol gel method an...

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Main Author: Zainudin, Nor Fauziah
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Language:English
Published: 2010
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spelling my-usm-ep.430362019-04-12T05:26:53Z Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol 2010-05 Zainudin, Nor Fauziah TP1-1185 Chemical technology The presence of phenol in wastewater represents a significant environmental problem. Due to some drawbacks in conventional wastewater treatment, photocatalysis provides an interesting alternative. Immobilized nano-TiO2 photocatalyst was successfully synthesized using modified sol gel method and was investigated for photocatalytic degradation of phenol in a batch reactor. The synthesized photocatalyst composition was developed using nano-TiO2 as photoactive sites and zeolite as adsorbent, all immobilized onto support using binder. A series of experiments were conducted to investigate the influence of Degussa P25 in alkoxide sol and the suitable type of each component for the role of immobilized nano-TiO2 catalyst components. TiO2 based adsorbent photocatalyst which using the concept adsorbent concentrate target compound near TiO2 was applied to overcome the drawback of the high energy needed of TiO2 application. The purpose of using immobilized catalyst is to prevent the need of costly separation after treatment and due to the ability of reused catalyst. 2010-05 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/43036/ http://eprints.usm.my/43036/1/Nor_Fauziah_Binti_Zainudin24.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia
institution Universiti Sains Malaysia
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topic TP1-1185 Chemical technology
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Zainudin, Nor Fauziah
Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol
description The presence of phenol in wastewater represents a significant environmental problem. Due to some drawbacks in conventional wastewater treatment, photocatalysis provides an interesting alternative. Immobilized nano-TiO2 photocatalyst was successfully synthesized using modified sol gel method and was investigated for photocatalytic degradation of phenol in a batch reactor. The synthesized photocatalyst composition was developed using nano-TiO2 as photoactive sites and zeolite as adsorbent, all immobilized onto support using binder. A series of experiments were conducted to investigate the influence of Degussa P25 in alkoxide sol and the suitable type of each component for the role of immobilized nano-TiO2 catalyst components. TiO2 based adsorbent photocatalyst which using the concept adsorbent concentrate target compound near TiO2 was applied to overcome the drawback of the high energy needed of TiO2 application. The purpose of using immobilized catalyst is to prevent the need of costly separation after treatment and due to the ability of reused catalyst.
format Thesis
qualification_level Master's degree
author Zainudin, Nor Fauziah
author_facet Zainudin, Nor Fauziah
author_sort Zainudin, Nor Fauziah
title Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol
title_short Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol
title_full Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol
title_fullStr Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis Of Immobilized Nano-Tio2 For Photocatalytic Degradation Of Phenol
title_sort synthesis of immobilized nano-tio2 for photocatalytic degradation of phenol
granting_institution Universiti Sains Malaysia
granting_department Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia
publishDate 2010
url http://eprints.usm.my/43036/1/Nor_Fauziah_Binti_Zainudin24.pdf
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