Clean cities by means of photocatalysis

Less nitrogen oxides, more beautiful surfaces

Compliance with the limits set by the EU for nitrogen oxides is still posing a challenge for cities and municipalities. Contrary to measures such as driving bans, which have a negative impact on citizens and businesses, photocatalytically active construction products reduce the concentration of nitrogen oxides by converting the pollutant gas into nitrate. As a result, an increasing number of cities use not only photocatalytically active pavers but also other types of road surfaces such as concrete and asphalt pavements.

A special type of titanium dioxide added to the construction product acts...

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