Photocatalytic air purification mimicking the self-cleaning process of the atmosphere
Fei He, Woojung Jeon, Wonyong Choi
Abstract
Photocatalytic air purification is a promising technology that mimics nature’s photochemical process, but its practical applications are still limited despite considerable research efforts in recent decades. Here, we briefly discuss the progress and challenges associated with this technology.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisAir purificationProcess (computing)Atmosphere (unit)NanotechnologyEnvironmental scienceProcess engineeringEnvironmental chemistryMaterials scienceBiochemical engineeringComputer scienceChemistryEngineeringCatalysisMeteorologyPhysicsOrganic chemistryMechanical engineeringOperating systemAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsCatalytic Processes in Materials Science