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The document discusses photochemical decay, detailing its principles, examples, advantages, and applications. It explains how photochemical reactions lead to changes in the properties of substances through processes such as photon absorption and bond breakage. The applications range from environmental remediation to agricultural pest control.

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SHAHEED BENEZIR BHUTTO UNIVERSITY

SHAHEED BENEZIRABAD
TOPIC: PHOTOCHEMICAL DECAY

Roll no: 21bschem28


21batch Chemistry Department
Submitted to: Dr. Muhammad Afzal
Contents
 Introduction
 Photochemical Reaction
 Principal of photochemical decay
 Examples of Photochemical
decomposition reactions
 Advantages
 Applications
 References
INTRODUCTION

The photochemical reaction causes an atom


or molecule to undergo a transient excited
state, consequently
changing the physical and chemical
properties from those of the original atom or
molecule of the substance.

01
02
PRINCIPAL OF PHOTOCHEMICAL
DECAY

1. Photon Absorption
2. Excitation of Electrons
3. Bond Breakage and Formation of Radicals
4. Chain Reactions and Decomposition
5. End Products:

03
Examples of Photochemical
decomposition reactions

1. Photodegradation of Polymers (e.g.,


Polyethylene)
Polyethylene (PE), a common plastic,
undergoes photochemical decay when
exposed to UV
light.
2. Photochemical Smog Formation (NOx and
VOCs)
04
Advantages

1.Environmental Cleanup and Pollution


Degradation
2.Air Purification
3.Enhanced Biodegradability of Materials
4.Natural Sterilization
5.Agricultural and Pest Control
Applications
05
APPLICATIONS

1.Environmental Remediation and


Pollution Control
2. Self-Cleaning and Antimicrobial
Surfaces
3. Renewable Energy Production
4.Medical and Healthcare Application
5.Agriculture and Pest Control
06
REFERENCES

1. Gogate, P. R., & Pandit, A. B. (2004). A review of


imperative technologies for wastewater treatment II:
Hybrid methods. Advances in Environmental.
2. Fujishima, A., & Zhang, X. (2006). Titanium dioxide
photocatalysis:
3. Kowalski, W. J. (2009). Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation
handbook: UVGI for air and surface disinfection.
Springer.
4. Andrady, A. L. (2015). Plastics and environmental
sustainability. John Wiley & Sons. 07

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