Francesca Petronella

TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive overview on the preparation of photocatalytic nanocomposite materials and their application for pollutants degradation is provided, focusing on modern synthetic approaches to synthetize UV and visible light active nanocatalysts, on their post-synthesis surface functionalization and on their incorporation in suitable host matrices toward nanocomposition preparation.

TL;DR: In this paper, a new photocatalyst based on nano-sized TiO2 supported on single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with tailored photocatalytic properties upon irradiation by both UV and solar simulated light was successfully employed for the degradation of a mixture of 22 organic pollutants in both ultrapure water and real secondary wastewater effluent.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of the synthetic approaches to synthesize hybrid nanocrystals and discuss the potential applications of such nanostructures in water remediation, abatement of atmospheric pollutants and their use in self-cleaning surfaces.

TL;DR: In this paper, the photocatalytic performance of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles and Au nanorods was investigated as a function of the calcination temperature in experiment of degradation of water pollutants under both UV and UV-vis irradiation.

TL;DR: Two different nanosized TiO2-based catalysts supported onto glass with tailored photocatalytic properties upon irradiation by UV light were successfully employed for the degradation of nalidixid acid, a widely diffused antibacterial agent of environmental relevance known to be non-biodegradable.