Industrial Wastewater Treatment by using Nanocrystalline Photo-catalysts
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdelwahab
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim is a PhD holder in Chemistry specialized in water and industrial wastewater treatment, with over 20 years of experience in fertilizers and chemical industries. He currently serves as General Manager of Research and Environmental Monitoring Laboratories at Abu-Qir Fertilizers Company. He has several scientific publications, international conference contributions.
Abstract
This study investigates the photocatalytic treatment of industrial wastewater using nanocrystalline titanium dioxide and zinc oxide catalysts. The results demonstrated superior performance of TiO₂ nanoparticles in degrading organic dye pollutants under ultraviolet irradiation, attributed to their smaller particle size, higher effective surface area, and reduced electron–hole recombination. The study highlights the potential of nanophotocatalysts as an efficient and sustainable solution for industrial wastewater treatment.
