The main activity of the Action is divided into 3 Working Groups:
WG1 Chair: prof. Lubomir SPANHEL
WG1 Vice-Chair: prof. Claudio MINERO
The main aim of this WG is the preparation of new highly active photocatalytic nanomaterials and coating systems with increased sensitivity in the visible region of the solar spectrum, with high environmental stability and adaptability on the various substrate systems.
WG2 Chair: prof. Detlef BAHNEMANN
WG2 Vice-Chair: Dr. Jaromir JIRKOVSKY
The primary aim of this WG is to determine physical and chemical properties of photocatalytic nanomaterials and coating systems prepared in WG1 and design of standard methods of testing of their photocatalytic and superhydrophilic activity.
WG3 Chair: prof. Tapio MANTYLA
WG3 Vice-Chair: Dr. John KIWI
The aim of this WG is to bring together the newly developed knowledge in WG1-2 and to utilize new photocatalytically active nanomaterials and coating systems and technologies in specific industrially relevant application fields, especially in the areas of self-cleaning surfaces, anti-microbial surfaces, anti-fogging, water treatment, air purification and general hygienic applications. The main focus will be concentrated on the following applications: Medical and Hygienics, Architecture and Interior Applications, Water and Air Purification Applications.