Application of a semiconductor oxide-based catalyst in heterogeneous wastewater treatment: A green technology approach

Journal of Applied Sciences

Volumn 12, Issue 18, 2012, Pages 1966-1971

  Joseph, C G ^a   Liew, Y L S ^a   Krishnaiah, D ^a   Bono, A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Anatase; Chlorophenol; Photocatalysis; Rutile; Sonocatalysis; Sonophotocatalysis; Sonophotodegradation

Indexed keywords

CHLOROPHENOLS; RUTILE; SONOCATALYSIS; SONOPHOTOCATALYSIS; SONOPHOTODEGRADATION;

CATALYSTS; CHLORINE; DEGRADATION; OXIDE MINERALS; PHENOLS; PHOTOCATALYSIS; RATE CONSTANTS;

TITANIUM DIOXIDE;

EID: 84866250870     PISSN: 18125654     EISSN: 18125662     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jas.2012.1966.1971     Document Type: Article

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