Using nano-additives on buildings

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Construction

Affected Sector

Construction

Description of the solution

Nano-additives are nano-particles added to another material to improve its properties. One of the most commonly used nano-additives is nano titanium dioxide or nano-TiO2. Nano-TiO2 molecules can absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun to decompose organic molecules, microorganisms, and nitric oxide pollutants. The result of this decomposition is harmless molecules such as water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Socio-economic effects

Improve air quality

Type of Measure

3. mitigation measures

Type of sub-measure

5. (none)

Who led the solution

Local government, Private sector

Timescale of implementation

Medium-term (2-4 years)

Other Notes

It can remove smog from 1,000 cars per day.

Links to the solution

Consent to share form or official link.

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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