air filter

Nanocatalyst-coated ceramic filter converts smoke filled air into water vapor and carbon dioxide

By April Gocha / July 16, 2015

Researchers at Korea Institute of Science and Technology have developed a non-smokers dream—a nanocatalyst that alleviates air of carcinogens and particulates from cigarette smoke.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / February 24, 2015

Making molybdenum disulfide, shrimp shell solar cells, Mars’ minerals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 24, 2015.

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New vehicle HECA filter cleans air and improves decision-making, too

By April Gocha / February 25, 2014

A couple of UCLA scientists have improved automobile cabin air filters with the design of a new high-efficiency cabin air (HECA) filter that blocks the majority of ultrafine particles and simultaneously allows carbon dioxide to escape.

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