Combining ``chimie douce'' and green principles for the developing world: Improving industrial viability of photocatalytic water remediation

Thomas, Tiju and Kottam, Nagaraju (2013) Combining ``chimie douce'' and green principles for the developing world: Improving industrial viability of photocatalytic water remediation. In: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 102 . pp. 283-288.

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Abstract

We highlight the need for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach for the development of cost-effective water remediation methods. Combining ``chimie douce'' and green chemical principles seems essential for making these technologies economically viable and socially relevant (especially in the developing world). A comprehensive approach to water remediation will take into account issues such as nanotoxicity, chemical yield, cost, and ease of deployment in reactors. By considering technological challenges that lie ahead, we will attempt to identify directions that are likely to make photocatalytic water remediation a more global technology than it currently is. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Publisher:	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Additional Information:	copyright for this article belongs to ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Keywords:	Applied photocatalysis; Industrial viability; Green chemistry; Soft chemistry; Comprehensive water treatment
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Materials Research Centre
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2013 13:22
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2013 13:22
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/47847

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