Areas of activity in titanium dioxide photocatalysis.
1 fog proof, and self cleaning glass
2 anti-bacterial, anti-viral, fungicidal
3 anti-soiling, self cleaning
4 deodorizing, air purification
5 water treatment, water purification |
Titania
Titanium dioxide, also known as titania is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2.
You will find Ti02 in all kinds of paint, printing ink, plastics, paper, synthetic fibers, rubber, condensers, painting colors and crayons, ceramics, electronic components along with food and cosmetics.
Photocatalyst
Many studies have been published on the use of TiO2 as a photocatalyst for the decomposition of organic compounds. TiO2 is active under UV light
Photocatalytic activity (PCA) is the ability of a material to create an electron hole pair as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The resulting free-radicals are very efficient oxidizers of organic matter. Photocatalytic activity in TiO2 has been extensively studied because of its potential use in sterilization, sanitation, and remediation applications. The ability to control PCA is important in many other applications utilizing TiO2 including paint pigments and cosmetics that require low PCA.
Antimicrobial Coatings
The photocatalytic activity of titania results in thin coatings of the material exhibiting self cleaning and disinfecting properties under exposure to UV radiation. These properties make the material a candidate for applications such as medical devices, food preparation surfaces, air conditioning filters, and sanitaryware surfaces.
Where do reserves of TiO2 exist:
1. Southeast Canada
2. Southeast USA
3. Southwest Scandinavia
5. Midwest and South Africa
6. Mediterranean Sea
7. East Australia
Application Examples
General Catalysts
Hydrogen Synthesis
Moisturizers With Spf
Lipstick With Spf
Sunscreens
Capacitors
Reflectors For Incandescent Lamps
General Pigments & Coatings
Uv Protecting Clear Coats
Reinforcements For Metal-Matrix Composites
Porous Membranes For Gas Filtration
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