Photomineralisation

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-008892

The complete degradation of organic compounds into simple inorganic species, such as carbon dioxide, water, and mineral acids, through a light-induced catalytic process. This process typically involves photocatalysts like titanium dioxide, which generate highly reactive species under illumination. It is widely applied in environmental remediation for purifying water and air.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-008892
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Physical and Biophysical Chemistry
References	PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 972 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)

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    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 972 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
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