Novel photocatalytic membranes

Novel photocatalytic membranes have been prepared by the heterogenization in PVDF membrane ofthe decatungstate (W10O324 ), a polyanionic metal-oxide cluster used as photocatalysts for oxidation reactions. 

Mozia S, Morawski A W,Toyoda M and Inagaki M (2008), Effectiveness of photodecomposition of an azo dye on a novel anatase-phase Ti02 and two commercial photocatalysts in a photocatalytic membrane reactor (PMR) , Sep Purif Technol, 63,386-391. 

Phonthammachai N, Gulari E, Jamieson A M and Wongkasemjit S (2006), Photocatalytic membrane of a novel high surface area 1102 synthesized from titanium triisopropanolamine precursor , Appl Organometal Chem, 20, 499-504. 

There is increasing interest in preparing Ti02 nanomembranes both for advanced photocatalytic processes in the field of air and water purification, purification of drinking water, novel membrane for high temperature PEM fuel cells,Li-ion batteries,advanced nanoelectrode arrays (NEA) and nanofiltration and pervaporation. ... 

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