Description
The most important identified problem in the field of application of heterogeneous photocatalysis is: (a) high consumption of energy by UV sources (increased cost of installations), (b) low efficiency of the first and second generations photocatalyst under visible light, and (c) instability of the first and second generations photocatalyst during constants usage The objective of the projects is to develop a new materials belonging to the third generation of photoactive materials and to design/develop air treatment systems based on developed active materials. Project outcome includes novel photoactive materials and full characterization of thereof together with laboratory scale prototypes of air treatment system. The proposed project will allow to increase experience in the field of nanoparticles preparation and characterization of all researchers involved in project realization.
Summary of project results
The most important identified problem in the field of application of heterogeneous photocatalysis is: (a) high consumption of energy by UV sources (increased cost of installations), (b) low efficiency of the first and second generations photocatalyst under visible light, and (c) instability of the first and second generations photocatalyst during constants usage. In view of this, the objective of the projects was to develop a new materials belonging to the third generation of photoactive materials and to design/develop air treatment systems based on developed active materials. New materials should be highly active, stable and activated by low powered and low cost irradiation sources (such as LEDs or black fluorescent UV lamps). Proposed solution allows removing VOCs (volatile organic compounds), odorants and pathogenic microorganism from polluted air in the one system. Project outcome includes novel photoactive materials (about 60 samples differing with composition) and full characterization of thereof together with laboratory scale prototypes of air treatment system. The main benefit of the project was increasing of experience in the field of nanoparticles preparation and characterization of all researchers involved in project realization as well as well as new knowledge in the field of heterogeneous photocatalysis.
Summary of bilateral results