Coatings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 281 - 281
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Photocatalytic
coatings
incorporating
nano-TiO2
have
emerged
as
effective
solutions
for
air
purification,
utilizing
solar
radiation
to
degrade
airborne
pollutants.
However,
the
long-term
stability
of
such
coatings,
particularly
those
based
on
organic
binders,
remains
a
concern
due
their
susceptibility
photocatalytic-driven
degradation.
This
study
investigates
effects
low-intensity
UV-A
irradiation
(1–10
W/m2)
acrylic-based
photocatalytic
coatings’
structural
integrity
and
purification
performance.
The
findings
reveal
that
significant
binder
decomposition
occurs
even
under
low
conditions—comparable
natural
sunlight
exposure
in
Northern
Central
Europe
during
autumn
winter.
surface
porosity
increased
from
2.28%
9.09%
polymer
degradation,
exposing
more
particles
enhancing
NO
removal
efficiency
approximately
120
µg/hm2
360
(1
W/m2).
this
process
also
resulted
benzene
emissions
reaching
five
ppb,
raising
concerns
about
secondary
pollution
potential
release
matrix
disintegration.
These
highlight
need
optimized
coating
formulations
balance
with
material
stability,
mitigating
environmental
health
risks
associated
pollutant
emissions.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0316914 - e0316914
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Air
quality
on
swine
farms
has
long
been
a
concern
for
both
human
and
health
as
it
previously
linked
with
respiratory
issues;
the
main
cause
being
inhalation
of
small
airborne
particulate
matter
(PM)
<
10
μm
in
diameter.
Negative
ionizing
systems
have
successfully
used
to
improve
air
residential-
commercial
buildings
well
agricultural
settings.
However,
less
is
known
about
efficacy
negative
farrowing
environments.
Thus,
objective
this
study
was
use
environment
evaluate
effects
ionization
system
1)
quantity
gaseous
matter,
2)
production
parameters.
Six
rooms
containing
60
sows
each
were
installed
30
per
room.
Three
out
six
randomly
allocated
between
active
(L-ON)
or
inactive
(L-OFF)
rounds
(N
=
4).
For
round,
measurements
PM
2.5
,
Ammonia
(NH
3
),
hydrogen
sulfide
gas
(H
2
S),
temperature,
humidity
collected
twice
week,
morning
afternoon
at
two
heights,
pig
level
(61
cm)
(152
cm).
Pig
performance
metrics
(parity,
number
piglets
born,
live
piglet
mortality,
fostered
piglets,
weaned
pigs)
end
batch.
Comparisons
L-ON
L-OFF
treatments
conducted
by
averaging
room
day
specific
all
days
when
rotating
shared
contrasting
treatments.
Each
room-specific
treatment
then
compared
other
using
linear
regression
model.
No
statistically
significant
differences
found
nor
level.
numerical
reductions
cumulative
increase
60%
rooms.
One
five
showed
slower
buildup
NH
concentrations
(
P
0.01)
had
significantly
H
S
0.01).
effect
In
conclusion,
indications
improved
study,
but
given
complexity
these
types
assessments,
further
work
needed
conclude
systems.
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Purpose
This
research
aims
to
examine
the
influence
of
green
technology
on
guest
safety
in
star-rated
hotels.
It
explore
mediating
role
responsible
tourism
practices
this
relationship
and
their
subsequent
effect
satisfaction.
Design/methodology/approach
The
hypothesis
was
tested
using
a
cross-sectional
study
design.
Green
technology,
satisfaction,
were
evaluated
structural
equation
modelling
(SEM)
322
responses,
analysed
with
AMOS
24
software.
Findings
positively
influences
enhancing
perceptions.
Responsible
mediate
between
adoption
safety.
These
findings
suggest
that
there
is
need
sustainable
initiatives
guest-centric
approaches
promoting
satisfaction
hospitality
settings.
Practical
implications
suggests
integrating
enhances
tourism,
Prioritizing
directly
improves
Star-rated
hotels
can
foster
loyalty
by
aligning
sustainability
principles
for
safer,
enjoyable
environments.
Originality/value
Although
many
studies
have
examined
safety,
few
explored
connections
adoption,
practices,
particularly
investigating
roles
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 281 - 281
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Photocatalytic
coatings
incorporating
nano-TiO2
have
emerged
as
effective
solutions
for
air
purification,
utilizing
solar
radiation
to
degrade
airborne
pollutants.
However,
the
long-term
stability
of
such
coatings,
particularly
those
based
on
organic
binders,
remains
a
concern
due
their
susceptibility
photocatalytic-driven
degradation.
This
study
investigates
effects
low-intensity
UV-A
irradiation
(1–10
W/m2)
acrylic-based
photocatalytic
coatings’
structural
integrity
and
purification
performance.
The
findings
reveal
that
significant
binder
decomposition
occurs
even
under
low
conditions—comparable
natural
sunlight
exposure
in
Northern
Central
Europe
during
autumn
winter.
surface
porosity
increased
from
2.28%
9.09%
polymer
degradation,
exposing
more
particles
enhancing
NO
removal
efficiency
approximately
120
µg/hm2
360
(1
W/m2).
this
process
also
resulted
benzene
emissions
reaching
five
ppb,
raising
concerns
about
secondary
pollution
potential
release
matrix
disintegration.
These
highlight
need
optimized
coating
formulations
balance
with
material
stability,
mitigating
environmental
health
risks
associated
pollutant
emissions.
