A review of photocatalytic treatment for various air pollutants

Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment

Volumn 5, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 181-188

  Venkata Laxma Reddy, P ^a   Kim, Ki Hyun ^a   Kim, Yong Hyun ^a  

^a Sejong University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Oxidation of air pollutants; Photocatalysis; Pollution control; Treatment of air

Indexed keywords

EID: 84870024995     PISSN: 19766912     EISSN: 22871160     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5572/ajae.2011.5.3.181     Document Type: Article

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