Press Release: EU smart construction materials absorb and wash away pollution

A European consortium of private enterprises, research institutions and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) is running a test programme for innovative construction materials set to help in the fight against air pollution. The 'smart' construction materials (plaster, mortar, architectural concrete) and coatings are being developed as part of the PICADA (Photo-catalytic Innovative Coverings Applications for De-pollution Assessment) project. Special construction materials and coatings containing titanium dioxide (TiO2) can 'capture' and 'munch' organic and inorganic air pollutants after they have been exposed to ultra-violet and/or sun rays. The 'degraded' polluting substances can then be washed away by rainwater.

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