Nanocatalysts for the Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants

Industrial and other anthropogenic activities lead to increase in persistent organic pollutants (POPs) natural water bodies. POPs are harmful not only the aquatic ecosystem but also human health. Researchers around globe have been working develop efficient, cost-effective, environmentally-friendly methods for treatment of contaminated waters. The chapter basically focuses on removal by catalytic advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) using nontoxic metal oxides d-block elements such as TiO2, ZnO, MnO2 iron nanomaterials composites with different counterparts. An insight into fundamentals photocatalysis is highlighted. This would bestow an opportunity evaluate underlying prospects involving AOPs used degradation dissolved water.