Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings Project
Sector: Government • Location: Delhi, India
Source: Lokmat Times
The Delhi Government has funded a project led by IIT Madras to study the effectiveness of "smog-eating" photocatalytic coatings using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) on public spaces and roads to reduce air pollutants such as Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The project involves laboratory testing of TiO2 nanomaterial-based panels and mixing TiO2 with tar for road surfaces, fo
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government, Fertilizers, Road
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lokmat Times
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Description | The Delhi Government has funded a project led by IIT Madras to study the effectiveness of "smog-eating" photocatalytic coatings using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) on public spaces and roads to reduce air pollutants such as Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The project involves laboratory testing of TiO2 nanomaterial-based panels and mixing TiO2 with tar for road surfaces, followed by field trials in Delhi to determine optimal application and effectiveness. |
Original sector | Environment and Urban Infrastructure |
Location
Country | India |
State | Delhi |
City | Delhi |
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Source | Lokmat Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Fertilizers, Road |
Article published date | 2026-03-26 |
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