FIBROUS MATTE SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR THE PHOTOPROMOTED CATALYZED DEGRADATION OF COMPOUNDS IN A FLUID STREAM

摘要

A fibrous matte web is used to support a semiconductor catalyst for use in thephotopromoted catalyzed degradation of compounds in a fluid stream. Thecatalyst, which may be a transition metal oxide, is affixed to at least oneside of the matte web, and preferably the downstream side thereof. In oneembodiment, the matte web is comprised of a plurality of fibers of glass orother suitable material permitting fluid to pass therethrough, and the side orsides containing the catalyst are directly illuminated by a suitable lightsource.