Sustainable Solutions
New era of Sanitary measure
The global pandemic of Covid-19 has transformed our lives.
We were forced to live in anxiety over an invisible threat.
The history of outbreaks of such new viruses and germs is repetitive,
It is essential to be prepared on a daily basis.
We develop and provide Hikarium to realize a society*,
people can live safely and securely.
It was found that the photocatalyst inactivates the new coronavirus.
What is a photocatalyst?
When titanium dioxide, which is a photocatalyst, is exposed to sunlight or room light,
the electrons (e-) and holes (h+) in titanium dioxide react with oxygen and water in the air.
In this process, two types of reactive oxygen species with decomposition power,
"superoxide anion" and "hydroxyl radicals," are generated on the surface of titanium dioxide.
In addition, the surface becomes easy to get wet with water, and when it gets wet with rainwater, it gets under the dirt and floats up, causing the dirt to run off. It also has an anti-fog effect.
Effect of photocatalyst
Due to the oxidizing and decomposing action of titanium oxide, Demonstrates antibacterial and antiviral effects such as deodorant and antifouling.
It is highly hydrophilic and is expected to have anti-fog and self-cleaning effects.
Antibacterial / antiviral
Anti-mold and anti-algae
deodorize
Antifouling
Water purification **
Hygiene measures are open all year round.
Bacteria and viruses lurking in our lives.
Various risk measures are required throughout the year.
* Efficacy against new coronavirus and unknown viruses / bacteria has not been proven.
** Effective and effective when used in water treatment equipment (facility). For details, please see the website of the Photocatalyst Industry Association.