1.
Anti-Bacterial Effect
Photocatalyst
does not only kill bacteria cells, but also decompose the
cell itself. The titanium dioxide photocatalyst has been
found to be more effective than any other antibacterial
agent, because the photocatalytic reaction works even when
there are cells covering the surface and while the bacteria
are actively propagating. The endotoxin produced at the
death of cell is also expected to be decomposed by photocatalytic
action. Titanium
dioxide does not deteriorate and it shows a long-term anti-bacterial
effect. Generally speaking, disinfections by titanium oxide
is three times stronger than chlorine, and 1.5 times stronger
than ozone.
2.
Deodorizing Effect
On
the deodorizing application, the hydroxyl radicals accelerate
the breakdown of any Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs
by destroying the molecular bonds. This will help combine
the organic gases to form a single molecule that is not
harmful to humans thus enhance the air cleaning efficiency.
Some of the examples of odor molecules are: Tobacco odor,
formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide, urine and fecal odor, gasoline,
and many other hydro carbon molecules in the atmosphere.
Air
purifier with Ti02 can prevent smoke and soil, pollen, bacteria,
virus and harmful gas as well as seize the free bacteria
in the air by filtering percentage of 99.9% with the help
of the highly oxidizing effect of photocatalyst(Ti02).
3.
Air Purifying Effect
The photocatalytic
reactivity of titanium oxides can be applied for the reduction
or elimination of polluted compounds in air such as NOx,
cigarette smoke, as well as volatile compounds arising from
various construction materials. Also, high photocatalytic
reactivity can be applied to protect lamp-houses and walls
in tunneling, as well as to prevent white tents from becoming
sooty and dark. Atmospheric
constituents such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and CFC
substitutes, greenhouse gases, and nitrogenous and sulfurous
compounds undergo photochemical reactions either directly
or indirectly in the presence of sunlight. In a polluted
area, these pollutants can eventually be removed.
4.
Anti fogging, Self-Cleaning
Most of the exterior
walls of buildings become soiled from automotive exhaust
fumes, which contain oily components. When the original
building materials are coated with a photocatalyst, a protective
film of titanium provides the self-cleaning building by
becoming antistatic, super oxidative, and hydrophilic. The
hydrocarbon from automotive exhaust is oxidized and the
dirt on the walls washes away with rainfall, keeping the
building exterior clean at all times.
5.
Water Purification
Photocatalyst
coupled with UV lights can oxidize organic pollutants into
nontoxic materials, such as CO2
and water
and can disinfect certain bacteria. This technology is very
effective at removing further hazardous organic compounds
(TOCs) and at killing a variety of bacteria and some viruses
in the secondary wastewater treatment. Pilot projects demonstrated
that photocatalytic detoxification systems could effectively
kill fecal coliform bacteria in secondary wastewater treatment.
In
automobiles |
Building
Exterior |
Photocatalyst
can deodorize the interior and gives the driver and
passengers a more pleasant driving experience. Odor
embedded in the carpet and seats will eventually be
decomposed and gives the car owner that new car feel
again.
- Company Cars
- Public transportations
(bus and train)
- Rental cars
- Taxis
- Limousines
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Nano-TiO2 Photocatalyst can be applied on the exterior
of a building to treat and prevent unsightly damages
caused by acid rain, moisture, and smog. It cuts down
the overall maintenance cost and time.
- Hotels and motels
- High-rise buildings
- Apartments
- Condos
- Commercial business complexes
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Deodorizing
Indoor Environment |
Sanitizing
and Sterilizing Environment |
Nano-TiO2
Photocatalyst decomposes odor molecules caused by
tobacco smoke, pets, chemicals in detergents, urine
and fecal matters. Photocatalyst will continuously
deodorize your living space and eliminates the sources.
- Restaurant
- Public restrooms
- Hotel and motel rooms
- Senior Centers
- Pet shops and animal hospitals
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With
a constant amount of light provided, IgotMold’s
Nano-TiO2 photocatalyst can control and prevent growth
of bacteria, germ, and mold. Any harmful bacteria
and germ would be killed and eventually decomposed
in this sterilized condition.
- Hospital
- Schools
- Public Restrooms
- Restaurant
- Day-Care centers
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