Codikoat: Harnessing nanoparticle array technology for the removal of domestic atmospheric pollutants

纳米颗粒阵列被广泛应用，但还没有被开发用于去除家庭大气污染物。Codikoat提出使用纳米颗粒和支架的新型组合，当暴露于光时产生小电荷。这实际上将创造一种分子过滤器，能够捕获小颗粒，二氧化硫和NOx等污染物。通过将这种支架应用于家用电器中使用的材料，如抽油烟机，空气过滤器和空调机组，我们的目标是生产一种廉价而有效的清洁家庭空气的方法。这个为期三个月的项目将证明这个想法的技术和商业可行性，在第二阶段的真实的世界测试之前。

Nanoparticle arrays are used in a wide range of applications, but have not been exploited at all for the removal of domestic atmopsheric pollutants.Codikoat propose using a novel combination of nanoparticles and a scaffold that generates a small charge when exposed to light. This will create, in effect, a molecular filter that will be able to trap pollutants such as small particles, sulphur dioxide and NOx. By applying this scaffold to materials used in domestic appliances such as cooker hoods, air filters and air conditioning units, we aim to produce a cheap and effective way of cleaning air in the home.This three month project will demonstrate the technical and commercial feasibility of this idea, prior to real world testing in Phase 2\.