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

纳米颗粒阵列被广泛应用，但还没有被用于去除家庭大气污染物。Codikoat提出了一种新的纳米颗粒和支架的组合，这种支架在暴露在阳光下时会产生少量电荷。这实际上将创造一种分子过滤器，能够捕获小颗粒、二氧化硫和氮氧化物等污染物。通过将这种支架应用于家用电器中的材料，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家庭空气净化方法。这个为期三个月的项目将在第二阶段进行真实世界测试之前，证明这一想法的技术和商业可行性。

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\.