Embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in asphalt surfaces to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions

摘要

Methods for embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in asphalt surfaces to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions are provided herein. One method includes applying an amount of an asphalt surface treatment compound to an upper surface of the asphalt surface, the asphalt surface treatment compound including a mixture of a liquid carrier compound with a titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalyst.