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Current Approach to Develop TiO2 Thin Film as Photocatalysts for Low-Density Plastic Degradation
Summary
This review covers titanium dioxide thin-film photocatalysts as a method for breaking down low-density polyethylene plastic waste using light energy. While photocatalysis shows promise for degrading plastic into carbon dioxide and water, challenges remain in scaling up the process and achieving complete mineralization of complex plastic materials.
Low-density plastic bags waste disposal is a big issue in the current scenario which gives rise to grave threats to human beings and environmental health also. Amid the various approaches applied for dealing with the problem, photocatalytic biodegradation in visible light irradiation is an advanced prospect that has received attention nowadays. The present review paper is to provide an outline of the current progress on the synthesis of titania (TiO2) thin-film photocatalysts for solid waste removal. The Photocatalysis method contains the photoinduced redox reactions in the photocatalyst which facilitates the degrading of almost organic compounds like polyethylene into carbon dioxide (CO2), water, and other substance. One of the most excellent photocatalysts which has grabbed attention in an application is titania because of its high photocatalytic activity and chemical stability. The synthesis of the photocatalyst as a thin film is a result of the unfeasible application of conventional powder photocatalyst which may cause a certain environmental hazard. The photocatalyst-coated thin film along with some environmental applications have also been reviewed. Likewise, various approaches for modifying thin-film property, film deposition techniques, and deposition on various substrates are used for the enhanced photocatalytic activity of the TiO2 thin film.