Impact/Purpose:

Manufacturers of smog-reducing roof tiles do not have peer reviewed experimental data to support their claim that ceramic roof tiles coated with a titanium dioxide catalyst (TiO₂) effectively remove air pollutants in the atmosphere, such as nitrogen oxides (NO_x). This project will quantify NO_x reduction of TiO₂ coated roof tiles, and thus will make cost-benefit analysis and comparison with other control strategies possible.

Description:

The TiO₂ catalyst on the tiles will reduce the overall concentration of NO_x. Increasing light intensity, humidity, or residence time is expected to increase the rate of degradation of the NO_x. The weathering if the tile is expected to have a minimal effect on the rate reduction of NO_x. Green building applications include TiO₂ impregnated walls or paints. Results will be used to explore additional green building applications of TiO₂ based on the cost effectiveness, lifetime assessment, and environmental impacts of the smog-reducing roof tiles.

Record Details:

Record Type:PROJECT( ABSTRACT )

Start Date:08/15/2013

Completion Date:08/14/2014

Record ID: 260276

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Related Organizations:

Role :OWNER

Organization Name :UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - RIVERSIDE

Mailing Address :900 University Ave

Citation :Riverside

State :CA

Zip Code :92521

Project Information:

Cost :$14,995.00

Research Component :Pollution Prevention/Sustainable Development

Cost :$14,995.00

Research Component :P3 Challenge Area - Built Environment