BUILDING MATERIALS COATINGS
March 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE EUROPEAN Union's (EU) joint research centre (JRC) is testing innovative construction materials designed to fight against air pollution. In a joint scheme with academic institutes, building supply and chemical companies the JRC's PICADA project (photo-catalytic innovative coverings applications for de-pollution assessment) is examining special plaster, mortar, architectural concrete and anti-pollution coatings. These are all impregnated with titanium dioxide (TiO2), which, said the JRC, "can 'capture' and 'munch' organic and inorganic air ...
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