Beyond Conventional Catalytic Materials for Reactions of Environmental Protection: Air and Water Remediation

The course aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of materials used in chemical processes to control the emissions of environmentally unacceptable compounds. A special emphasis will be put on new and emerging catalytic technologies and on the development of eco-friendly materials for abatement of emissions in wastewaters and air.
After approved course the Ph.D student should be able to:
· identify the most prominent emissions of hazardous compounds and their health effects
· describe physico-chemical phenomena at solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces
· describe the principles of adsorption processes for wastewater remediation
· explain the role of the catalyst in environmental catalysis and identify its advantages and constraints
· describe the most important methods for abatement of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen-containing species in stationary applications
· describe the steps involved in the design of novel eco-friendly catalysts and adsorbent materials
· explain the concept of green production in the recent perspective of circular economy.