Acceleration of the photocatalytic degradation of organics by in-situ removal of the products of degradation

• New concept accelerating photocatalytic reactions by equilibrium shift is reported. The decomposition of S containing organics was chosen to confirm the concept. accelerated degradation methylene blue and acid yellow42 achieved. removal oxide species (as sulfates) proved as evidence. present can be applied various catalytic reactions. Photocatalytic sulphur in water substantially in-situ formed dye metal sulfate precipitates. significant enhancement (C 16 H 18 ClN 3 S) yellow 42 32 24 N 8 Na 2 O ), examples organics, achieved when were conducted presence alkaline earth cations (such Ca 2+ , Sr Ba ).