This book presents the latest results related to photocatalytic inactivation/killing of microorganisms, which is a promising alternative disinfection method that produces less or even no disinfection byproduct. The book is divided into 13 chapters, which introduce readers to the latest developments in the photocatalytic disinfection of microorganisms, examine essential photocatalytic (PC) and photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) disinfection studies, and forecast and make recommendations for the further development of PC and PEC disinfection. Bringing together contributions by various leading research groups worldwide, it offers a valuable resource for researchers and the industry alike, as well as the general public.

Taicheng An, PhD, is Chair Professor and Director at the Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.

Huijun Zhao, PhD, is Chair Professor and Director at the Centre for Clean Environment and Energy & Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University, Australia.

Po Keung Wong, PhD, is a Professor at the School of Life Sciences, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Introduction

Visible light photocatalysis of natural semiconducting minerals
Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Treatment by Environmental Minerals
Visible light photocatalytic inactivation by Bi-based photocatalysts
Synthesis and Performance of Silver Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Water Disinfection
Solar Photocatalytic Disinfection by Nano Ag-based Photocatalyst
Photocatalytic Disinfection by Metal-free Materials
Disinfection of Waters/Wastewaters by Solar Photocatalysis
Photoelectrocatalytic Materials for Water Disinfection
Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Inactivation Mechanism of Biohazards
Photoelectrocatalytic Inactivation Mechanism of Bacteria
Bacterial oxidative stress responses and cellular damage caused by photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic inactivation
Mechanistic Modeling of Photocatalytic Water Disinfection.