Current Context : The Delhi Government has ordered a study on the use of Smog Eating photocatalytic coatings on city roads to tackle air pollution.

ABOUT SMOG EATING PHOTOCATALYTIC COATINGS

Objective : To reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and harmful hydrocarbons in public spaces.

Mechanism

• Uses light energy to trigger chemical reactions.
• Coatings made with titanium dioxide (TiO₂) act as catalysts under UV light.
• Breaks down harmful pollutants into harmless matter.