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Photocatalytic air purification mimicking the self-cleaning process of the atmosphere

Fei He, Woojung Jeon, Wonyong Choi

2021Nature Communications197 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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