Polymer Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts
Innovations in Environmental and Energy Applications
- 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh, Muhammad Tahir
- Language: English
Polymer Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts: Innovations in Environmental and Energy Applications provides a clear, accessible guide to polymer nanocomposites used as photoc… Read more
Description
Description
Polymer Nanocomposites as Photocatalysts: Innovations in Environmental and Energy Applications provides a clear, accessible guide to polymer nanocomposites used as photocatalysts. It aids users in understanding fundamental principles, selecting appropriate synthesis methods and evaluating material properties relevant to their projects. Positioned at the stages of experimental design, performance optimization, and application development, the book helps solve problems related to photocatalytic efficiency, stability, and scalability. By bridging theory with practical examples, this resource accelerates innovation, enabling users to develop advanced polymer photocatalysts that address environmental pollution and sustainable energy challenges effectively.
Key features
Key features
- Provides comprehensive coverage of polymer nanocomposites and their synthesis, classification, and properties for photocatalysis
- Details energy and environmental applications, including solar fuel production and pollution remediation
- Integrates fundamental concepts with recent technological advancements and real-world case studies
- Discusses challenges such as efficiency, stability, scalability, and materials optimization
- Written for a broad audience, including researchers, students, engineers, and industry professionals
Readership
Readership
Researchers and Academics: Those working in the fields of polymer science, photocatalysis, materials science and energy conversion. Graduate and Postgraduate Students: In programs related to environmental engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science, chemistry, material science, engineering, and related fields
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Polymer Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Layout of the book
2. Overview and Fundamentals of Photocatalysis
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Principle of Photocatalysis
2.3 Factors Affecting the Photocatalysis Process
2.4 Summary
3. Properties of Polymers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Optical Properties
3.3 Electrical Properties
3.4 Strength and Flexibility
3.5 Thermal Properties
3.6 Summary
4. Synthesis of Polymers
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Chain-Growth (Addition) Polymerization
4.3 Step-Growth (Condensation) Polymerization/polycondensation
4.4 Copolymerization
4.5 Summary
5. Classifications of Polymers
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Classifications of Polymers Based on Source of Availability
5.2.1 Natural Polymers
5.2.2 Semi-Synthetic Polymers
5.2.3 Synthetic Polymers
5.3 Classifications of Polymers Based on Chemical Composition
5.3.1 Organic Polymers
5.3.2 Inorganic Polymers
5.4 Classifications of Polymers Based on Structure
5.4.1 Linear Polymers
5.4.2 Branhed-Chain Polymers
5.4.3 Crosslinked Polymers
5.4.4 Network Polymers
5.5 Classifications of Polymers Based on Recyclability
5.5.1 Thermoplastic Polymers
5.5.1.1 Overview of Thermoplastic Polymers
5.5.1.2 Thermoplastics Recycling
5.5.2 Thermoset Polymers
5.5.2.1 Overview of Thermoset Polymers
5.5.2.2 Thermoset Recycling
5.6 Summary
6. Characterization Techniques of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Morphological and Structural Characterization
6.2.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
6.2.2 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
6.2.3 X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
6.3 Chemical Composition and Surface Area Characterization
6.3.1 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
6.3.2 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
6.3.3 Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS)
6.3.4 Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) Analysis
6.4 Optical, Electronic and Electrochemical Characterization
6.4.1 UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS)
6.4.2 Photoluminescence (PL) Spectroscopy
6.4.3 Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
6.7 Summary
7. Common Types of Polymers in Photocatalysis
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Carbon Nitrides-based Polymers
7.2.1 Pore Texture Tailoring
7.2.2 Bandgap Strategy
7.2.3 Control of Defects
7.2.4 Surface Sensitization
7.2.5 Dimensionality Tuning
7.2.6 Construction of Heterojunctions
7.2.7 Co-catalyst Loading
7.2.8 Loading of Nanocarbons
7.3 π-conjugated Polymers
7.3.1 Mechanistic Pathway of Conduction
7.3.2 Bandgap Tuning
7.3.3 Most Common Applications of π-conjugated Polymers
7.3.3.1 Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
7.3.3.2 Sensors
7.3.3.3 Catalysis
7.4 Covalent Organic Frameworks
7.4.1 Fundamental of COFs in Photocatalysis Process
7.4.2 Synthesis Strategies of COFs
7.4.3 Structure of Covalent Organic Frameworks
7.4.4 Pathway for Improving the Photocatalytic Process
7.4.5 The Advantages of Using COFs in Photocatalytic Applications
7.5 Covalent Triazine Frameworks
7.5.1 Synthesis Strategies of CTFs
7.5.2 Physicochemical Properties of CTFs
7.5.3 Photo-electrochemical Properties of CTFs
7.5.4 Photocatalytic Mechanism of CTFs
7.5.5 Synergistic Effect of CTFs and COFs
7.6 Metal-Organic Frameworks
7.6.1 Structure and Superiority of MOFs
7.6.2 Synthesis of MOFs
7.6.3 Reaction Mechanism and Modification Strategies of MOFs
7.7 Summary
8. Energy Conversion Applications of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
8.1 Introduction
8.1 Photocatalytic H2 Production
8.2 Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
8.3 Photocatalytic N2 Fixation
8.4 Photocatalytic H2O2 Production
8.5 Photocatalytic O2 Evolution
8.6 Summary
9. Pollutants Degradation Applications of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Photodegradation of Organic Dyes
9.3 Photodegradation of Antibiotics
9.4 Photodegradation of Phenolic Compounds
9.5 Photodegradation of Organic Pesticides
9.6 Summary
10. Other Applications of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Photo-Reduction of Heavy Metals
10.3 Photocatalytic Disinfection
10.4 Summary
11. Potential Industrial Applications and Commercialization Challenges
11.1 Introduction. Industrial Relevance of Photocatalytic Technologies
11.2 Potential Industrial Applications
11.3 Commercialization Challenges
11.4 Summary
12. Conclusions and Outlook
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Conclusions
12.3 Future Recommendations
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Layout of the book
2. Overview and Fundamentals of Photocatalysis
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Principle of Photocatalysis
2.3 Factors Affecting the Photocatalysis Process
2.4 Summary
3. Properties of Polymers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Optical Properties
3.3 Electrical Properties
3.4 Strength and Flexibility
3.5 Thermal Properties
3.6 Summary
4. Synthesis of Polymers
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Chain-Growth (Addition) Polymerization
4.3 Step-Growth (Condensation) Polymerization/polycondensation
4.4 Copolymerization
4.5 Summary
5. Classifications of Polymers
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Classifications of Polymers Based on Source of Availability
5.2.1 Natural Polymers
5.2.2 Semi-Synthetic Polymers
5.2.3 Synthetic Polymers
5.3 Classifications of Polymers Based on Chemical Composition
5.3.1 Organic Polymers
5.3.2 Inorganic Polymers
5.4 Classifications of Polymers Based on Structure
5.4.1 Linear Polymers
5.4.2 Branhed-Chain Polymers
5.4.3 Crosslinked Polymers
5.4.4 Network Polymers
5.5 Classifications of Polymers Based on Recyclability
5.5.1 Thermoplastic Polymers
5.5.1.1 Overview of Thermoplastic Polymers
5.5.1.2 Thermoplastics Recycling
5.5.2 Thermoset Polymers
5.5.2.1 Overview of Thermoset Polymers
5.5.2.2 Thermoset Recycling
5.6 Summary
6. Characterization Techniques of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Morphological and Structural Characterization
6.2.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
6.2.2 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
6.2.3 X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
6.3 Chemical Composition and Surface Area Characterization
6.3.1 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
6.3.2 X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
6.3.3 Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX/EDS)
6.3.4 Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) Analysis
6.4 Optical, Electronic and Electrochemical Characterization
6.4.1 UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS)
6.4.2 Photoluminescence (PL) Spectroscopy
6.4.3 Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
6.7 Summary
7. Common Types of Polymers in Photocatalysis
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Carbon Nitrides-based Polymers
7.2.1 Pore Texture Tailoring
7.2.2 Bandgap Strategy
7.2.3 Control of Defects
7.2.4 Surface Sensitization
7.2.5 Dimensionality Tuning
7.2.6 Construction of Heterojunctions
7.2.7 Co-catalyst Loading
7.2.8 Loading of Nanocarbons
7.3 π-conjugated Polymers
7.3.1 Mechanistic Pathway of Conduction
7.3.2 Bandgap Tuning
7.3.3 Most Common Applications of π-conjugated Polymers
7.3.3.1 Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
7.3.3.2 Sensors
7.3.3.3 Catalysis
7.4 Covalent Organic Frameworks
7.4.1 Fundamental of COFs in Photocatalysis Process
7.4.2 Synthesis Strategies of COFs
7.4.3 Structure of Covalent Organic Frameworks
7.4.4 Pathway for Improving the Photocatalytic Process
7.4.5 The Advantages of Using COFs in Photocatalytic Applications
7.5 Covalent Triazine Frameworks
7.5.1 Synthesis Strategies of CTFs
7.5.2 Physicochemical Properties of CTFs
7.5.3 Photo-electrochemical Properties of CTFs
7.5.4 Photocatalytic Mechanism of CTFs
7.5.5 Synergistic Effect of CTFs and COFs
7.6 Metal-Organic Frameworks
7.6.1 Structure and Superiority of MOFs
7.6.2 Synthesis of MOFs
7.6.3 Reaction Mechanism and Modification Strategies of MOFs
7.7 Summary
8. Energy Conversion Applications of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
8.1 Introduction
8.1 Photocatalytic H2 Production
8.2 Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
8.3 Photocatalytic N2 Fixation
8.4 Photocatalytic H2O2 Production
8.5 Photocatalytic O2 Evolution
8.6 Summary
9. Pollutants Degradation Applications of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Photodegradation of Organic Dyes
9.3 Photodegradation of Antibiotics
9.4 Photodegradation of Phenolic Compounds
9.5 Photodegradation of Organic Pesticides
9.6 Summary
10. Other Applications of Polymer-Based Photocatalysts
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Photo-Reduction of Heavy Metals
10.3 Photocatalytic Disinfection
10.4 Summary
11. Potential Industrial Applications and Commercialization Challenges
11.1 Introduction. Industrial Relevance of Photocatalytic Technologies
11.2 Potential Industrial Applications
11.3 Commercialization Challenges
11.4 Summary
12. Conclusions and Outlook
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Conclusions
12.3 Future Recommendations
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
RI
Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh
Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh is a PhD candidate and got his master’s degree (Chemical Engineering) in 2021 from University of Technology Malaysia (UTM). He is also the head of department of Analysis and Quality Control, Sarir Refinery Lab, Arabian Gulf Oil Company. His research involves the fields of renewable and clean energy. Currently, he is working on synthesizing novel and advanced nanomaterials including MOFs, TiO2- nanotubes, polymer composites for various photocatalytic applications (CO2 reduction, H2 production and CH4 reforming). He has been recognized as World's Top 2% Scientists for the year 2024, by Stanford University and Elsevier. He has also achieved many awards including:
· Best Postgraduate Student Award, 65th convocation ceremony, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2022.
· Pro-chancellor Academic Award, 65th convocation ceremony, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2022.
Libyan Giving Award, in Scientific Research Field, Radisson Blu Hotel, Tripoli, Libya, 2024Affiliations and expertise
UAE University, United Arab EmiratesMT
Muhammad Tahir
Prof. Muhammad Tahir is currently working as Assistant Professor at Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University. He has been working in different research areas such as clean energy production, photocatalysis, synthesis of advanced nanomaterials water treatment, CO2 conversion and water splitting. He is a recipient of several national and international awards and works with journals such as Energy and Environmental Materials, and Frontier in Energy Research and Molecules.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates