Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Delhi Govt. to Study 'Smog-Eating' Coatings
The Delhi government is planning to test special coatings that can 'eat' smog.
These coatings, made with titanium oxide, will be applied to roads and public areas to reduce pollution.
The government will choose a research partner and sign an agreement within a month.
They'll conduct trials for six months, sharing updates monthly.
If the coatings work, they could help clean the air by removing harmful substances.
Delhi government to conduct a feasibility study on 'smog-eating' coatings.
The study will evaluate the use of photocatalytic coatings on roads and public spaces.
The aim is to reduce pollutants like NO2 and hydrocarbons.
The Environment Department will sign an MoU with a scientific institution within 30 days.
Field trials are planned for six months with monthly reports.
- Who
- Delhi Government
- What
- Feasibility study on 'smog-eating' photocatalytic coatings
- When
- Within 6 months
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To reduce air pollutants like NO2
- Government
- Delhi
- Initiative
- Feasibility Study of Smog-Eating Coatings
- Goal
- Reduce Pollutants (NO2, Hydrocarbons)
- Minister
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa
- Timeline
- MoU in 30 days; field trials for 6 months
- Technology
- Titanium Oxide (TiO₂)-based surfaces
