A simple, inexpensive method for the rapid testing of the photocatalytic activity of self-cleaning surfaces

Andrew Mills*, James Hepburn, David Hazafy, Christopher O'Rourke, Josef Krysa, Michal Baudys, Martin Zlamal, Hana Bartkova, Claire E. Hill, Kim R. Winn, Morten E. Simonsen, Erik G. Søgaard, Suresh C. Pillai, Nigel S. Leyland, Rachel Fagan, Frank Neumann, Christina Lampe, Tobias Graumann

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Abstract

A rapid, semi-quantitative, inexpensive method, using a simple digital scanner and an indicator ink, suitable for use in the laboratory, or in the field, for assessing the photocatalytic activity of commercial photocatalytic self-cleaning materials, such as glass, is described. The repeatability of the current method is found to be high and better than many of the previously reported ISO photocatalyst tests.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-20
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
Volume272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Digital
  • Ink
  • Photocatalysis
  • Self-cleaning glass
  • Test
  • Titania

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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