Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
February 2018
Patent Number
9889221
CPC
A61L 9/205
Abstract
Photocatalysis is a promising technique for remediation of indoor air pollution. The present invention focuses on the enhancement of the effectiveness of the photocatalytic process by the introduction of artificial roughness on the interior reactor surface. Artificial roughness elements on the catalytic surface enhance the turbulence intensity close to the catalytic surface. The enhanced turbulence intensity translates to an increase in the mass transfer of airborne contaminants to the catalyst surface, improving the efficiency of photocatalysis.
Application Number
14/511970
Recommended Citation
Goswami, Dharendra Yogi; Stefanakos, Elias K.; and Zhang, Yangyang, "Enhancement of photocatalytic effect with surface roughness in photocatalytic reactors" (2018). USF Patents. 960.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/960
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
10/10/2014
