PURIFICATION OF WASTEWATER THROUGH PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF POLLUTANTS USING PZT AND ITS COMPOSITES

Abstract

Lead zirconate titanate (PZT) and its composite ferroelectric materials have been studied for the application in purification of waste water containing organic dyes. The recent reports on PZT by different researchers for the photocatalytic application in the degradation of orgnic dyes have been reviewed. Synthesis, characterization and properties of as prepared PZT materials by different authors have been reviewed. The present status of photodegradation activity of PZT and similar ferroelectric materials and the strategy for enhancement of photocatalytic performance by different researchers has also been studied.