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Patent drawing for Photocatalytic compositions and methods for their preparation and use
US 9,821,296 B2
Industry & transport US 9,821,296 B2 Expired

Photocatalytic compositions and methods for their preparation and use

This invention describes a special material designed to clean up pollution using light. It combines a common light-sensitive chemical, silver halide, with small amounts of specific rare earth elements like cerium or europium. This combination acts as a catalyst, meaning it speeds up the breakdown of pollutants when exposed to UV or visible light, and it's designed to last longer than the silver halide alone.

Why it matters: Since 2012, advancements in materials science and nanotechnology may offer more precise methods for synthesizing and stabilizing these composite photocatalysts. This could enhance the claimed improvements in cycle life and activity for degrading organic pollutants under light.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedChemical synthesis, lab equipment, specific reagents

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