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Review article

Photocatalysis. A multi-faceted concept for green chemistry

Davide RavelliDepartment of Organic Chemistry, The University, Pavia, 27100 Pavia, ItalyDaniele DondiDepartment of General Chemistry, The University, Pavia, V.le Taramelli 12, 27100 Pavia, ItalyMaurizio FagnoniDepartment of Organic Chemistry, The University, Pavia, V.le Taramelli 10, 27100 Pavia, ItalyAngelo AlbiniDepartment of Organic Chemistry, The University, Pavia, V.le Taramelli 10, 27100 Pavia, Italy
2009en
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Abstract

Photocatalysis (by semiconductors, molecules and ions) is used in such diverse applications as water hydrolysis for producing hydrogen as fuel, organic synthesis and the recovery of polluted effluents. This tutorial review discusses the common principles of such applications and their role in green chemistry.

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