How TiO2 UV Photocatalytic Oxidation Works
Photocatalytic oxidation is achieved when you combine UV light rays with a TiO2
coated filter. TiO2 refers to Titanium Oxide. This process creates hydroxyl
radicals and super-oxide ions, which are highly reactive electrons.
These highly
reactive electrons aggressively combine with other elements in the air, such
as bacteria and VOCs. VOC is an acronym for Volatile Organic Compounds, which
include harmful pollutants such as formaldehyde, ammonia and many other common
contaminates released by building materials and household cleaners generally
found in the home.
Once bound
together, the chemical reaction takes place between the super-charged ion and
the pollutant, effectively "oxidizing" (or burning) the pollutant. This breaks
the pollutant down into harmless carbon dioxide and water molecules, making
the air more purified.
Photocatalytic Oxidation (TiO2)
Studies
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Chemistry scientists
from the University of Colorado and the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory in Colorado conducted an experiment testing the effectiveness
of photocatalytic oxidation against harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds
such as formaldehyde and other known carcinogens). They found that
destruction of these contaminates was nearly 100%.
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Scientists working on behalf
of the U.S. Department of Energy found that photocatalytic oxidation
air purification may be beneficial for the large-scale treatment of air in
occupied buildings, while conserving energy costs. This is due to the fact
that this technology destroyed VOC chemicals at a significant rate,
even at high air flow rates. Their study indicated that photocatalytic
oxidation could provide as much VOC removal by itself as compared to the
expensive process of introducing outdoor air into the indoor environment,
drastically reducing the need to channel outdoor air inside.
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In another
study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, scientists found
that photocatalytic oxidation converted more than 95% of harmful VOC
chemicals to harmless carbon dioxide and water molecules.
Links to what is
Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO)?
Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO
/ TiO2) Air Cleaning from the University
of Colorado
Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO
/ TiO2) Air Cleaning from the university of Colorado at
Denver
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microbial colony were observed on the Petri plates."
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