Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environmental Remediation: A Review of Recent Advances

Authors

  • Priyanka Gupta Department of Chemistry, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, C.G, INDIA.
  • Gaurav Tamrakar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, C.G, INDIA.
  • Dayanand Sharma Department of Civil engineering, Sharda University, Greater Noida, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.icaces.3

Keywords:

Photo catalysis, Electro catalysis, Nanomaterials, Dye Degradation, Wastewater Treatment, Green Technology

Abstract

The growing contamination of the environment's water and air supply has led researchers to find effective yet environmentally friendly remediation strategies. Photo catalysis and electro catalysis rise as effective technologies because they efficiently eliminate various pollutants at mild environmental conditions. Nanostructured materials possessing high surface area together with stability and reactivity enable the activation of catalytic breakdown processes to convert dangerous substances into safer or non-hazardous final products. The research acknowledges modern advances in the production along with implementation of photocatalytic and electro catalytic materials for environmental cleanup efforts. The research explores material-based approaches alongside operational methods and performance evaluation of systems which eliminate organic dyes and heavy metals and persistent pollutants. The paper explains both the weaknesses of existing systems along with specific paths to develop durable and expandable catalytic systems for sustainable applications.

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2026-06-12

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Gupta, P., Tamrakar, G., & Sharma, D. (2026). Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environmental Remediation: A Review of Recent Advances. Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 5(1), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.icaces.3

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Special Issue : ICACES 2025

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