Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

• Recall the basic concepts of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis and photocatalysis, the basic mechanisms of catalytic and photocatalytic reactions.
• Recognize basic types of solid catalysts and photocatalysts.
• Evaluate the catalytic properties and desired catalytic characteristics.
• Distinguish the contribution of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in environmental related processes.
• Perform advanced adsorption, catalytic and photocatalytic anti-pollution processes and advanced processes which are applied for clean energy production.
• Describe the structure and physicochemical characteristics of catalytic materials in order to be suitable for certain environmental applications.  Also, the catalytic anti-pollution technologies applied for the control of gaseous emissions (NOx, SΟx, CH4, CO, VOCs) and wastewater treatment.
• Suggest appropriate adsorption and (photo)catalytic processes that can be applied in various anti-pollution technologies.

• Review, analyze and synthesize data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
• Work in interdisciplinary environment
• Project design and management

Part 1:

1. Introduction to homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, basic types of solid catalysts and photocatalysts, evaluation of catalytic properties, desired characteristics.
2. Basic mechanisms of catalytic and photocatalytic reactions.
3. Kinetics of catalytic reactions.
4. Synthesis and characterization methods of catalysts.
5. Adsorption and (photo) catalytic processes as anti-pollution technologies.
6. Catalytic processes for the control and treatment of gaseous emissions (NOx, SΟx, CH4, CO, VOCs).
7. Catalytic processes for the production of clean energy.

Part 2:

1. Introduction to photochemical processes.
2. Photosynthesis.
3. Homogeneous photocatalysis.
4. Heterogeneous photocatalysis for hydrogen production.
5. Heterogeneous photocatalysis for the removal of gaseous pollutants and the reduction of CO2.
6. Heterogeneous photocatalysis for the removal of pollutants in the aqueous phase.

Use of Information and Communication Technology

• Power point presentations
• E-class support

Assessment Method

Option 1:

Written final examination (100%)
- Problems to be resolved

Option 2:

Ι. Written final examination (70%)
- Problems to be resolved.

• Heterogeneous Catalytic Reactions, X.E. Verykios, Kostaraki Publishers.
• Atmospheric Pollution: Global influences, Control and Alternative control technologies, I.V. Yentekakis, 2nd Ed., Kleidarithmos Publ., Athens 2010