Artificial photosynthesis using LiNbO3 as photocatalyst for sustainable and environmental friendly construction and reduction of global warming: A review

Catalysis Reviews - Science and Engineering

Volumn 56, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 175-186

  Nath, Ranjit K ^a   Zain, M F M ^a   Kadhum, Abdul Amir H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Artificial photosynthesis; Indoor air quality; Photocatalytic degradation; Physisorption; Remnant polarization

Indexed keywords

GLOBAL WARMING; INDOOR AIR POLLUTION; PHYSISORPTION; TECHNOLOGY;

ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS; INDOOR AIR QUALITY; PHOTO CATALYTIC DEGRADATION; REMNANT POLARIZATIONS;

PHOTOSYNTHESIS;

EID: 84898033808     PISSN: 01614940     EISSN: 15205703     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01614940.2013.872013     Document Type: Review

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