Description:
Using photocatalysis, nanotechnology can be utilized for rapid decontamination.
Background:
Huge amounts of environmental toxins, such as toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic organic dyes, bio-pharmaceuticals, and chemical warfare agents (CWAs), bio-accumulate causing chronic and aesthetic pollution to the surrounding environments.
Technology Overview:
Nanotechnology can provide novel systems for rapid decontamination and protection from environmental toxins through a self-cleaning mechanism. The basic principle of this self-cleaning system is the application of photocatalysis.
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Advantages:
- High specific surface area to volume ratio.
- Ease of fabrication and functionalization.
- Versatility in controlling the fiber diameter, morphology, and reactivity.
Intellectual Property:Binghamton University RB472