| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68113 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2007 | 6 Pages |
In an attempt to improve our understanding of the basic mechanisms of the degradation of aromatic pollutants, the photocatalysed reactions of a few selected organic compounds, namely 4-bromoaniline, 3-nitroaniline, pentachlorophenol, 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene and diphenylamine has been investigated either in water or in acetonitrile/water mixture in the presence of titanium dioxide and molecular oxygen. An attempt has been made to identify the products formed during the photo-oxidation process through GC–MS analysis technique. A probable mechanism for the formation of the products has been proposed.
Graphical abstractPhotocatalysed reaction of few selected organic compounds such as 4-bromoaniline, 3-nitroaniline, pentachlorophenol, 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene, and diphenylamine has been investigated either in water or in acetonitrile/water mixture in the presence of titanium dioxide and molecular oxygen. GC–MS analysis of the irradiated mixture showed the formation of oxidative products. A probable pathway for the formation of products has been proposed involving OH and O2−. Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
