@article{Reddick:2024:10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114783,
author = {Reddick, C and Sotelo-Vazquez, C and Tam, B and Kafizas, A and Reynolds, K and Stanley, S and Creasey, G and Hankin, A and Pablos, C and Marugán, J},
doi = {10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114783},
journal = {Catalysis Today},
title = {Photoelectrochemical disinfection efficiency of WO3-based photoanodes: development of multifunctional photoelectrocatalytic materials},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114783},
volume = {437},
year = {2024}
}

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TY  - JOUR
AB  - Access to safe water is a growing global concern, with millions lacking acceptable water sources. Photocatalysis offers eco-friendly water remediation, yet its combination with electrocatalysis for both water treatment and hydrogen production remain underexplored. This study investigates UVA LED photoelectrocatalysis using WO3-based photoanodes, alone or in heterojunction with BiVO4, to purify wastewater and co-produce hydrogen. Tests on polluted water streams containing 105 PFU mL−1 of MS2 bacteriophage virus and 106 CFU mL−1 of E. coli reveal that nanostructured WO3 achieves rapid MS2 disinfection within 5min. (k= 0.80min−1), with enhanced efficiency over flat counterparts. However, nanostructuring does not improve E. coli inactivation due to bacterium size constraints. These findings advance the design of tandem photoreactors for dual wastewater purification and energy generation.
AU  - Reddick,C
AU  - Sotelo-Vazquez,C
AU  - Tam,B
AU  - Kafizas,A
AU  - Reynolds,K
AU  - Stanley,S
AU  - Creasey,G
AU  - Hankin,A
AU  - Pablos,C
AU  - Marugán,J
DO  - 10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114783
PY  - 2024///
SN  - 0920-5861
TI  - Photoelectrochemical disinfection efficiency of WO3-based photoanodes: development of multifunctional photoelectrocatalytic materials
T2  - Catalysis Today
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114783
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/111839
VL  - 437
ER  - 

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