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Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE): A review

  • Seddigi, Zaki S. (Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University) ;
  • Ahmed, Saleh A. (Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University) ;
  • Ansari, Shahid P. (Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University) ;
  • Yarkandi, Naeema H. (Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University) ;
  • Danish, Ekram (Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University) ;
  • Oteef, Mohammed D.Y. (Chemistry Department, King Khalid University) ;
  • Cohelan, M. (Research Center for Brewing and Food Quality, Technische Universitat Munshen) ;
  • Ahmed, Shakeel (Center for Refining & Petrochemicals, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals) ;
  • Abulkibash, Abdallah M. (Chemistry Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals)
  • Received : 2013.07.28
  • Accepted : 2014.01.03
  • Published : 2014.03.25
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Abstract

Advanced oxidation processes using UV and catalysts like $TiO_2$ and ZnO have been recently applied for the photocatalytic degradation of MTBE in water. Attempts have been made to replace the UV radiation by the solar spectrum. This review intends to shed more light on the work that has been done so far in this area of research. The information provided will help in crystallizing the ideas required to shift the trend from UV photocatalysis to sunlight photocatalysis. The careful optimization of the reaction parameters and the type of the dopant employed are greatly responsible for any enhancement in the degradation process. The advantage of shifting from UV photocatalysts to visible light photocatalysts can be observed when catalysts like $TiO_2$ and ZnO are doped with suitable metals. Therefore, it is expected that in the near future, the visible light photocatalysis will be the main technique applied for the remediation of water contaminated with MTBE.

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