The “Schiavello-Grillone” Photocatalysis Group of Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica dei Processi e dei Materiali (Università di Palermo) is interested in synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles, photodegradations of pollutants both in liquid and in gas phase, photosyntheses of useful organics and reactors and kinetics modelling. In the Photocatalysis labs of DICPM TiO₂ films over glasses are also prepared by the dip-coating method. Recently a project financed by Italcementi Group is being carried out to prepare new photocatalytic concrete, whereas another project financed by SIRAP GEMA Group is aimed to support TiO₂ over polymeric materials. In January 2008 the “Schiavello-Grillone” Photocatalysis Group together with Mario Pagliaro and Ignazio Licata constituted the “Sicily's Photovoltaics Research Pole”.

LA CITTÀ FOTOCATALITICA (THE PHOTOCATALYTIC TOWN)

Reviews on photocatalysis:

 

1. M. A. Fox and M. T. Dulay, Heterogeneous photocatalysis, Chem. Rev., 1993, 93, 341-357. PDF

2. A. L. Linsebigler, G. Lu, J. T. Yates, Jr., Photocatalysis on TiO₂ surfaces: principles, mechanisms, and selected results, Chem. Rev., 1995, 95, 735-758. PDF

3. M. R. Hoffmann, S. T. Martin, W. Choi, D. W. Bahnemann, Environmental applications of semiconductor photocatalysis, Chem. Rev., 1995, 95, 69-96. PDF

4. A. Mills, S. Le Hunte, An overview of of semiconductor photocatalysis, J. Photochem. Photobiol. A: Chem., 1997, 108, 1-35. PDF

5. A. Fujishima, T. N. Rao, D. A. Tryk, Titanium dioxide photocatalysis, J. Photochem. Photobiol. C: Photochem. Rev., 2000, 1, 1-21. PDF

6. A. Maldotti, A. Molinari, R. Amadelli, Photocatalysis with organized systems for the oxofunctionalization of hydrocarbons by O₂, Chem. Rev., 2002, 102, 3811-3836. PDF

7. V. Augugliaro, M. Litter, L. Palmisano, J. Soria, The combination of heterogeneous photocatalysis with chemical and physical operations: A tool for improving the photoprocess performance, J. Photochem. Photobiol. C: Photochem. Rev., 2006, 7, 127-144. PDF

8. G. Palmisano, V. Augugliaro, M. Pagliaro, L. Palmisano, Photocatalysis: a promising route for 21st century organic chemistry, Chem. Commun., 2007, 33, 3425-3437. PDF

9. X. Chen, S. S. Mao, Titanium dioxide nanomaterials: synthesis, properties, modifications, and applications, Chem. Rev., 2007, 107, 2891-2959. PDF

Most significant recent pubblications of the research group:

 

 

1. V. Augugliaro, T. Caronna, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, G. Palmisano, L. Palmisano, S. Yurdakal, Oxidation of aromatic alcohols in irradiated aqueous suspensions of commercial and home-prepared rutile TiO₂: a selectivity study, Chem. Eur. J., 2008, 15, 4640-4646. PDF

2. S. Yurdakal, G. Palmisano, V. Loddo, V. Augugliaro, L. Palmisano, Nanostructured rutile TiO₂ for selective photocatalytic oxidation of aromatic alcohols to aldehydes in water, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2008, 130, 1568-1569. PDF

3. E. García-López, G. Marcì, N. Serpone, H. Hidaka, Photoassisted oxidation of the recalcitrant cyanuric acid substrate in aqueous ZnO suspensions, J. Phys. Chem. C, 2007, 111, 18025-18032. PDF

4. M. Bellardita, M. Addamo, A. Di Paola, L. Palmisano, Photocatalytic behaviour of metal-loaded TiO₂ aqueous dispersions and films, Chem. Phys., 2007, 339, 94-103. PDF

5. G. Palmisano, V. Augugliaro, M. Pagliaro, L. Palmisano, Photocatalysis: a promising route for 21st century organic chemistry, Chem. Commun., 2007, 33, 3425-3437. PDF

6. A. Di Paola, M. Addamo, M. Bellardita, E. Cazzanelli, L. Palmisano, Preparation of photocatalytic brookite thin films, Thin Solid Films, 2007, 515, 3527-3529. PDF

7. G. Palmisano, S. Yurdakal, V. Augugliaro, V. Loddo, L. Palmisano, Photocatalytic selective oxidation of 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol to aldehyde in aqueous suspension of home-prepared Titanium dioxide catalyst, Adv. Synth. Catal., 2007, 349, 964-970. PDF

8. G. Palmisano, M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, T. Caronna, A. Di Paola, E. García-López, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, L. Palmisano, M. Schiavello, Selectivity of hydroxyl radical in the partial oxidation of aromatic compounds in heterogeneous photocatalysis, Catal. Today, 2007, 122, 118-127. PDF

9. G. Palmisano, V. Loddo, V. Augugliaro, L. Palmisano, S. Yurdakal, Photocatalytic oxidation of nitrobenzene and phenylamine: pathways and kinetics, AIChE J., 2007, 53, 961-968. PDF

10. S. Yurdakal, V. Loddo, B. Bayarri Ferrer, G. Palmisano, V. Augugliaro, J. Giménez Farreras, L. Palmisano, Optical properties of TiO₂ suspensions: influence of pH and powder concentration on mean particle size, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2007, 46, 7620-7626. PDF

11. V. Augugliaro, M. Litter, L. Palmisano, J. Soria, The combination of heterogeneous photocatalysis with chemical and physical operations: A tool for improving the photoprocess performance, J. Photochem. Photobiol. C: Photochem. Rev., 2006, 7, 127-144. PDF

12. M. Addamo, M. Bellardita, A. Di Paola, L. Palmisano, Preparation and photoactivity of nanostructured anatase, rutile and brookite TiO₂ thin films, Chem. Commun., 2006, 47, 4943-4945. PDF

13. G. Palmisano, M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, T. Caronna, E. García-López, V. Loddo, L. Palmisano, Influence of the substituent on selective photocatalytic oxidation of aromatic compounds in aqueous TiO₂ suspensions, Chem. Commun., 2006, 9, 1012-1014. PDF

14. V. Loddo, M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, E. Garrone, L. Palmisano, M. Schiavello, A method for determining optical properties and quantum yields of photocatalytic suspensions, AIChE J., 2006, 52, 2565-2574. PDF

15. G. Marcì, G. Mele, L. Palmisano, P. Pulito, A. Sannino, Photocatalytic TiO₂ based processes used for the purification of washing waters deriving from the preparation of superabsorbent hydrogels, Green Chem., 2006, 8, 439-444. PDF

16. M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, A. Di Paola, E. García-López, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, L. Palmisano, Removal of drugs in aqueous systems by photoassisted degradation, J. Appl. Electrochem., 2005, 35, 765-774. PDF

17. J. M. Coronado, J. Soria, J. C. Conesa, R. Bellod, C. Adán, H. Yamaoka, V. Loddo, V. Augugliaro, Photocatalytic inactivation of Legionella pneumophila and an aerobic bacteria consortium in water over TiO₂/SiO₂ fibres in a continuous reactor, Top. Catal., 2005, 35, 279-286. PDF

18. V. Augugliaro, S. Coluccia, E. García-López, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, G. Martra, L. Palmisano, M. Schiavello, Comparison of different photocatalytic systems for acetonitrile degradation in gas-solid regime, Top. Catal., 2005, 35, 237-244. PDF

19. M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, S. Coluccia, M. G. Faga, E. García-López, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, G. Martra, L. Palmisano, Photocatalytic oxidation of acetonitrile in gas-solid and liquid-solid regimes, J. Catal., 2005, 235, 209-220. PDF

20. G. Mele, R. Del Sole, G. Vasapollo, G. Marcì, E. García-López, L. Palmisano, J. Coronado, M. D. Hernández-Alonso, C. Malitesta, M. R. Guascito, TRMC, XPS, EPR characterisations of polycrystalline TiO₂ porphyrin impregnated powders and their catalytic activity for 4-nitrophenol photodegradation in aqueous suspension, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2005, 109, 12347-12352. PDF

21. M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, E. García-López, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, L. Palmisano, Oxidation of oxalate ion in aqueous suspensions of TiO₂ by photocatalysis and ozonation, Catal. Today, 2005, 107-108, 612-618. PDF

22. M. Ischia, R. Campostrini, L. Lutterotti, E. García-López, L. Palmisano, M. Schiavello, F. Pirillo, R. Molinari, Synthesis, characterisation and photocatalytic degradation activity of TiO₂ powders prepared under different gelling and pressure conditions, J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol., 2005, 33, 201-213. PDF

23. M. Addamo, V. Augugliaro, A. Di Paola, E. García-López, V. Loddo, G. Marcì, R. Molinari, L. Palmisano, M. Schiavello, Preparation, Characterization and Photoactivity of Polycrystalline Nanostructured TiO₂ Catalysts, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2004, 108, 3303-3310. PDF

24. A. Di Paola, E. García-López, G. Marcì, C. Martín, L. Palmisano, V. Rives, A. M. Venezia, Surface characterization of metal ions loaded TiO₂ photocatalysts: structure-activity relationship, Appl. Catal. B, 2004, 48, 223-233. PDF

 

SPEA 5 European Conference will be organised by Schiavello-Grillone Photocatalysis Group

in Palermo

(Oct 4-8, 2008)

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