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The Pros and Cons of Our Vision

Positive

 
bullet Deodorize air
bullet Purify water, especially in developing nations with contaminated water supplies
bullet Remove pollutants
bullet Reduce spread of disease by using TiO2-coated ceramic tiles in hospitals and care facilities
bullet Has potential as an alternative energy supply by transforming water into hydrogen and oxygen
bullet Improve hygienic conditions by removing grease and dirt from walls
bullet Allow grease to be easily removed with just a stream of water!
bullet Eliminates grease easily
bullet Gives a nice and healthy environment!

 

Negative

 
bullet May need post-processes with a recovery system in order to reuse the catalyst in large-scale wastewater treatment plants
bullet Needs careful research of reactions with building materials before constructing self-cleaning buildings

Visible-Light Photocatalysis: A Cleaner Way of Life

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