Development of Tile Building Material, Using a Photocatalyst

摘要

We expect that Hydrocera and Hydrotect Tile (for interior use), which incorporate titanium oxide photocatalyst, will have great significance both as an effective means of improving sanitation, and of reducing maintenance by cutting down on grime and offensive odors. We expect that Hydrotect Tile (for exterior use) and Hydrotect Anti-algae Tile will help to meet society's needs in terms of environmental protection, landscape maintenance, and increased longevity of buildings. In addition, we are conducting research and development to expand the range of use to which the new building material, which has started out as Hydrotect Tile, may be applied. Figure 14 shows the increasing range of circumstances in which photocatalytic tile building materials may be applied. In addition to implementation in tile building material, as introduced herein, we are making progress in studying various to use Hydrotect technology. These include using its anti-grime, anti-fogging, and other properties in non-building materials, as in automobile accessories, for example, and to further exploit their possibilities as materials for cleaning the environment by removing urban NOx gases, as well as their ability to break down organic substances such as Dioxin, VOC, and environmental hormones. Photocatalyst technology utilizes radiant energy from the sun and fluorescent lights, and is eco-friendly. We greatly expect it to become an indispensable technology in terms of global environmental protection.