Photochemical Purification of Water and Air

Abstract

Introduction. AOPs and AOTs. Why UV and Oxidation/Disinfection? Interaction of UV/VIS Radiation with Matter. VUV and UV Radiant Sources and their Characteristics. Photochemical Processes of Water Treatment. Properties, Reactivity and Photochemistry of Auxiliary Chemicals. Photooxidation and Photomineralization of Organic Matter in Water and Air. Process Engineering and Reactor Concepts. UV Disinfection. Alternative Glossary. Glossary of Terms Used in Photochemistry. Index.