Abstract

The photocatalytic degradation of pentachlorophenol on ZnO catalysts is reported. The studies were carried out in a conventional photoreactor at 298 K using 30 ppm of pentachlorophenol. Appropriate catalytic activity and high selectivity to mineralization products were found. A significant increase in the conversion was achieved at higher temperatures. No direct relationship between catalytic activity and specific area or bandgap was found. The photocatalytic degradation of pentachlorophenol on ZnO catalysts is reported. The studies were carried out in a conventional photoreactor at 298 K using 30 ppm of pentachlorophenol. Appropriate catalytic activity and high selectivity to mineralization products were found. A significant increase in the conversion was achieved at higher temperatures. No direct relationship between catalytic activity and specific area or bandgap was found.