Control de Mohos Ambientales Mediante Pinturas Fotocatalíticas

SCHUMACHER, R.; SALVADORES, F,; SATUF, M.L.; ALFANO, O.M.; BALLARI, M.; ZACARIAS, S.M.

Encuentro; VIII Encontro sobre Aplicações Ambientais de Processos Oxidativos Avançados. II Congresso Iberoamericano de Processos Oxidativos Avançados; 2015

In the present work, the environmental fungi inactivation employing photocatalytic paints and indoor lighting was assessed. The paints were formulated with modified carbon doped TiO2 active under visible radiation. A significant photocatalytic inactivation of Aspergillus niger was observed when the paint was irradiated. Also a minor fungi growth control was found in the dark. Based on these results, a promising technology for microorganism control over photocatalytic coated surfaces can be expected fordark and irradiated conditions, without the application of dangerous and toxic chemical fungicide in the paint.