Efficient Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of BTEX Using TiO2/CuO/Cu2O Nanorod-Array Film as the Photoanode and MWCNT/GO/Graphite Felt as the Photocathode

Low-frequency AC-photocatalysis coupling for high-efficiency removal of organic pollutants from water based on the self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator

“…The equation is e − + O 2 + 2H + / H 2 O 2 . [18][19][20] Photoanodephotocathode co-catalysis technology has the characteristics and advantages of both, [21][22][23] which is one of the most efficient degradation technologies at present. For the PEC degradation, all the processes, including energizing the photoelectrodes, stirring the solution, and aeration consume electrical energy.…”

Fabrication of C-Doped TiO₂ Nanosphere for BTEX Degradation of Paint Thinners with Visible Light Irradiation

“…Moreover, the developmental trend of photocatalysts is to utilise natural light more effectively [11][12][13]. Benzene derivatives as air pollutants pose high ecological risks, and remain improvements for future application of photocatalyst composites [14,15]. Paint thinners (PTs) have been widely used due to their physicochemical properties, of which the volatile organic compound (VOC) emission has affected the environment and health of humans [16].…”

Copper Oxide Thin Film Synthesis, Characterization and Application as Cathode in Photoelectrocatalytic Cell for Methyl Orange Degradation

“…Copper oxide as a p-type semiconductor provides promising results for solar energy conversion Abd-Ellah et al (2016); Sullivan et al (2016); Wick and Tilley (2015), photoelectrochemical water splitting for hydrogen production Luo et al (2016); Ma et al (2015); Wang et al (2016) and photoelectrocatalytic degradation for hazardous waste treatments Koiki and Arotiba (2020); McMichael et al (2021); Muthukumaran et al (2020); Safarvand et al (2020);Yu et al (2018). Furthermore, Cu 2 O is cheaply produced, abundant, environmentally friendly, and less toxic compared to other narrow bandgap semiconductors Guzmán et al (2019); Wick and Tilley (2015).…”