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photocatalysis [‚fōd·ō·kə′tal·ə·səs] (physical chemistry) The phenomenon by which a relatively small amount of light-absorbing material, called a photocatalyst, changes the rate of chemical reaction without itself being consumed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Matsui is a Shizuoka-based amusement industry businessman who also happens to be interested in using photocatalysis to reduce the symptoms of hay fever and other environment-related allergies. Genesis Air Photocatalysis uses ultraviolet light to destroy and neutralize microorganisms and to activate a chemical process that removes toxic compounds, neutralizes odors, and vaporizes organic matter. We tried piggybacking photocatalysis with biodegradation in a two-step process and had some success there," he says, "but it just doesn't seem to work well enough on large groups of compounds. |
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