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TiO2, which is one of the most explored materials, has emerged as an excellent photocatalyst material for environmental and energy fields, including air and water purification, self-cleaning surfaces, antibacterial and water splitting. This review summarizes recent research developments of TiO2-based photocatalyst used for photocatalytic antibacterial applications. Several strategies to enhance the efficiency of TiO2 photocatalyst are discussed, including doping with metal ions, noble metals, non-metals, and coupling with other materials. The mechanism of photocatalytic antibacterial activity in the presence of nano-sized TiO2 is also discussed. The modified TiO2 photocatalyst significantly inhibits the growth of bacterial cells in response to visible light illumination. TiO2 photocatalysis appears to be promising as a route of advanced oxidation process for environmental remediation.
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Yadav, H.M., Kim, JS. & Pawar, S.H. Developments in photocatalytic antibacterial activity of nano TiO2: A review. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 33, 1989–1998 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-016-0118-2
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