Today, scientists have discovered a new, highly efficient photocatalytic-based titanium dioxide nanocomposite material that could revolutionize the way we process wastewater. This new nanocomposite material is capable of converting pollutants into useful chemicals, such as hydrogen, through the use of light energy. The material is composed of titanium dioxide nanowires, which have been coated with various metal oxide nanocrystals. This combination of nanomaterials allows for high efficiency and low cost photocatalytic activity. With its unique properties, this new material could be used to quickly and effectively treat wastewater, while producing useful chemicals and reducing the amount of pollutants in the environment.

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source: Phys.org