Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Pesticides, Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes 2004-01-01

The effect of operational parameters on the photocatalytic degradation of pesticide.

Euiso Choi, Il-Hyoung Cho, Jaehong Park

Index: J. Environ. Sci. Health B 39(1) , 53-64, (2004)

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Abstract

The photocatalytic degradation of Cartap Hydrochloride, a synthetic pesticide. has been investigated over coated TiO2 photocatalysts irradiated with a ultraviolet (UV) light. The effect of operational parameters, i.e., Cartap Hydrochloride concentration, reaction time, light intensity and additive on the degradation rate of aqueous solution of Cartap Hydrochloride has been examined. Results show that the employment of efficient photocatalysts and the selection of optimal operational parameters may lead to degradation of Cartap Hydrochloride solutions.