كلية الهندسة College of Engineering
Assistant Lecturer Mrs. Hanan Hashim Abd, from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, has made significant strides in environmental research with her recent joint study on advanced photocatalytic methods for pollutant removal. Her work, which focuses on the construction of a novel triple-junction photocatalyst, presents a promising approach to addressing the decomposition of organic pollutants in airlift reactors. Utilizing a combination of split-plate and batch systems, this innovative research is set to advance the efficiency and sustainability of water treatment processes.
The research, titled “Building of a ternary AgI/ZIF-8/g-C3N4 heterojunction for efficient photodecomposition of organic pollutants in batch and split-plate airlift reactors,” explores the design and application of a multi-layered catalyst. This catalyst was designed to harness visible light for the photodecomposition of organic contaminants, aiming to enhance the final breakdown of hazardous materials present in water. Such advancements in light-activated catalysis represent a significant step forward in sustainable water treatment, offering a potential alternative to conventional, resource-intensive purification methods.
Published in the journal Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, the study has received recognition in the academic community, finding a place in Saifir Site Scor, with a high score of 9.2 in Scopus Q1 rankings. This achievement underscores the research’s quality and impact in the fields of chemical and environmental engineering. By advancing the development of an effective photocatalyst, this work contributes to ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices in water treatment, paving the way for future innovations in environmental protection.
Research Link:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424003037
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