European Symposium on Photocatalysis - JEP 2009

Many undesirable by-products present in water or in air because of human activity can be eliminated (or mineralized) by this emergent technology, using cheap and readily available materials.

This process, mainly based on semi-conductors activated by light, has benefited from academic and industrial research over the last 20 years.

Photocatalysis is implemented in many materials such glasses, ceramics, paints, metals, lighting bulbs, road coatings and cement binders. For users, domestic or industrial applications are available for air or water purification, for mould removal, or for indoor and outdoor coatings. Current environmental concern promises a bright future for this technology, particularly applications to improving the quality of water and of indoor and outdoor air.

Nonetheless, further enhancements of performance and standardization of the technology will require fundamental research, particularly on materials preparation and properties.

JEP 2009, next September, provides a timely update on applications of photocatalysis, including air and water purification, hygiene, new photocatalytic materials, self-cleaning materials...

The meeting will draw together scientists, engineers and environmental experts to discuss the latest research and future directions of environmental, hygiene and sanitary applications. Besides communications by European leaders in the field, JEP 2009 will foster exchange between academic and industrial practitioners in poster and exhibition sessions.