Advances in TiO2-enhanced photocatalytic building materials: applications in cement and asphalt for environmental purification

Shuangchao Tang, Benhong Mu, Yanjie Li, Jie Tian, Yu Li, Yijian Cao, Detlef W. Bahnemann, Jiahong Pan

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Abstract

TiO2 is the most popular semiconductor photocatalyst owing to its high quantum efficiency, chemical stability, low cost, and non-toxicity, making it an excellent photocatalyst with significant application potential. Integrating the environmental photocatalysis of TiO2 with traditional building materials offers the opportunity to develop green construction materials with advanced functionalities. These materials can facilitate the degradation of surface pollutants, enable self-cleaning, and contribute to environmental purification. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in photocatalytic cement and asphalt materials, explores various methods for incorporating TiO2, and delves into the underlying mechanisms of photocatalytic degradation. Furthermore, it addresses the limitations of current research, offering valuable insights and guidance for future studies in the field of photocatalytic building materials for carbon neutrality.

Original languageEnglish
Article number26
JournalLow-Carbon Materials and Green Construction
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Asphalt
  • Building materials
  • Cement
  • Semiconductor photocatalysis
  • TiO
  • VOC degradation

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