Photocatalytic applications of carbonaceous@TiO2 materials. 

The main technical and scientific objective of Phase 2021 was the fabrication and assembly of Z-type photocatalytic systems by depositing a well-dispersed TiO2 layer onto carbonaceous composite materials, with applications in the degradation of emerging pollutants and CO2 conversion. A secondary objective was the dissemination of project results through participation in online project meetings, publication of articles, and the proposal of bachelor's and master's thesis topics.

Key achievements of the project in Phase 2021 include:

• Synthesis and characterization of high-surface-area activated carbon materials from lignocellulosic materials.

• Proposal of an experimental protocol for depositing titanium dioxide on the surface of carbonaceous materials.

• Synthesis and modeling of Z-type photocatalytic systems consisting of titanium dioxide, activated carbon synthesized from wood waste, and graphene synthesized using the Hummers method.

• Development and optimization of the technology for obtaining multifunctional Z-type photocatalytic systems.

Results dissemination was carried out through:

• Publication of results in ISI journals.

• Communication among consortium members through online meetings, face-to-face discussions with the Romanian partner EPI-System, and Skype discussions with other partners.

• Training activities for students and the development of bachelor's and master's theses for students from programs coordinated by the UTBV team.