What is TiO₂ Photocatalysis?
Harnessing the Power of Light
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) is a naturally occurring oxide of titanium, commonly used as a white pigment in paint, sunscreen, and food. When nano-sized particles of TiO₂ are exposed to light energy (specifically UV light), they become a catalyst for chemical reactions.
This process creates highly reactive molecules that aggressively break down and oxidize organic pollutants, bacteria, and viruses that come into contact with the surface. The pollutants are converted into harmless amounts of CO₂ and water.
It's a process that uses light energy to drive a cleaning reaction without being consumed itself, making it highly efficient and sustainable.
