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Biological Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Application in Photocatalysis

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Removal of dyes from wastewater using the photocatalysis process gets more attention because of its suitability to completely remove of dyes under normal or moderate temperature and pressure, and thus, it overcomes the drawback of the conventional water treatment processes. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles show valuable magnetic, electrical, optical and catalytic properties. Their unique properties allow them to be used in wastewater treatment as photocatalyst. Firstly, this chapter will focus on the biological synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Mechanism for the bio-synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, advantages and disadvantages of biogenic route will also be discussed. Secondly, the mechanism of photocatalysis, factors affecting photodegradation, and role of photocatalysis against different water pollutants shall be explained. Different types of photocatalysts will be briefly presented in the next sections, and finally, the discussion will be highlighted with the future perspective and conclusions.

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Das, S. (2022). Biological Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Application in Photocatalysis. In: Dave, S., Das, J. (eds) Trends and Contemporary Technologies for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08991-6_9

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