Photochemistry for Environmental Remediation
9781779569509
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Environmental pollution control increasingly relies on light-induced processes that break down toxic substances in air, water, and soil. Photochemistry provides an eco-friendly solution for degrading contaminants without harmful byproducts. Photochemistry for Environmental Remediation examines the principles and techniques used to apply photochemical reactions in pollution mitigation. It covers photocatalytic oxidation, advanced oxidation processes, and solar-driven degradation mechanisms. The book presents case studies on wastewater treatment, air purification, and soil detoxification. Combining theory with practical insights, it serves as a valuable resource for environmental scientists, chemical engineers, and sustainability researchers.
Author Bio
Dr. Gábor Kovács is a lecturer at the Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Faculty of Technical and Human Sciences, Department of Horticulture in Târgu Mureș, Romania. He has been in this role since 2021.
Kovács obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry/Applied Electrochemistry from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2007 and 2008, respectively. He later earned his PhD in Chemistry from Babeș-Bolyai University in 2012.
Before his current lecturing position, Kovács had several research roles. He was an assistant Researcher at the Babeș-Bolyai University Faculty of Physics / Institute of Interdisciplinary Bio-Nano Sciences in Cluj-Napoca. Kovács also held postdoctoral research positions, including at the Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry at the University of Szeged in Hungary, and at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the same university.
Kovács has taught a variety of chemistry-related courses at the B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels, including General/Inorganic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Corrosion and Anticorrosive Protection, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Phytosanitary Chemistry, and Toxicology.
Kovács has led several research projects funded by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the National Research, Development and Innovation Office of Hungary. These projects have focused on areas such as the synthesis, characterization, and applicability of photocatalytic nanostructures, carbon nanotube-based composites, and investigations dealing with the ecotoxicological aspects of these materials.
