Novapure Appointed as Canadian Master Distributor of Green Millennium Photocatalytic Coatings - New Nanotechnology Created to Address Airborne and Surface Contaminants
Your house can’t clean itself yet, but certain parts of your house can clean themselves and clean the air, too! Nanotechnology is beginning to yield commercial products which directly improve people's lives. One of the new "nano products" is photocatalytic coatings which comprise nanocrystals that result in self-cleaning activity when exposed to light.
(PRWEB) April 26, 2005 -- Green Millennium Inc., based in Los Angeles,
California, has appointed Novapure Systems Inc., of Calgary, Alberta, Canada,
Master Distributor for the Green Millennium line of new photocatalytic coatings
for the Canadian market. Photocatalytic coating solutions are a direct result of
nanotechnology research and are very effective for self-cleaning and hygienic
applications. States George Tseng, of Green Millennium, “Our coatings can be
applied on most surfaces and will impart self-cleaning properties to any
surface. Additionally, the surface coating will purify the air by oxidizing
airborne fumes and odors. This product is truly an early benefit of
nanotechnology and one of the first commercial products derived from
nanotechnology research”
“The coatings, known as “photocatalytic
coatings” are usually applied like a spray paint, are not toxic and are very
cost-effective. The photocatalytic coating solutions have been used for years in
Japan, where they were originally developed to combat air pollution, infectious
microbes and soiling of exterior surfaces. When applied, the treated surface
oxidizes contaminants in the presence of light. The result is a self-cleaning
surface which will degrade any organic substances such as grease, oil, soot or
microbes. The result is that the surface remains clean and attractive, instead
of becoming soiled or faded”, adds Tseng.
The coating is used in Japanese
hospitals to combat disease transmission (e.g., MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, C.
diff.) and reduce sickness in day care facilities and schools, as well as
offices and homes. Many people with respiratory illnesses (e.g., asthma,
allergies) can benefit. As well, building exteriors, signage and awnings are
treated to retain their beauty and eliminate costly cleaning. A side benefit is
that sun damage (e.g., discoloration) is lessened. Treated surfaces will not
discolor or age as quickly as untreated surfaces. This will add years to the
life of awnings, signage and paint and save millions of dollars in replacement
costs.
The products are also used for odor control. On treated surfaces
the nanoparticles in the coating continuously degrade odors and fumes (volatile
organic compounds) in the presence of light. The removal of chemical odors makes
for a more pleasant environment due to improved indoor air quality, and it can
also provide relief for people with chemical sensitivities.
“We are
proud to be working with the leading supplier of photocatalytic coatings”, says
John Pink, President of Novapure. “The Green Millennium product is a superior
solution. Once people fully appreciate the benefits of these coatings, there
will be innumerable uses for the technology. It really is exciting to be
involved with technology that is not only effective, but one that is safe and
doesn’t harm the environment.” To address the expected demand, the product will
be marketed through trained distributors and applicators. The photocatalytic
coatings industry, already a multi-billion dollar market in Japan and the Far
East, is only in its infancy in North America.
For additional
information, contact Mr. John Pink at (403) 531-2091 or e-mail protected from
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About Novapure
Novapure is dedicated to developing solutions
for the improvement of Indoor Air Quality. We offer a line of germicidal
ultraviolet light (UVGI) air purification devices including Novabreeze indoor
air quality control products for homes and commercial environments, Powerair
portable air disinfector and photocatalytic self-cleaning coatings.
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