Photocatalysts Combat Air Pollution

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Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments

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According to the World Health Organization , air pollution causes an estimated 4.2 million deaths annually .

One potential avenue is a class of materials called photocatalysts.

When triggered by light, these materials undergo chemical reactions that break down common toxic pollutants.

With the help of robots and artificial intelligence, my colleagues and colleagues are making and testing new materials with the goal of mitigating air pollution.

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