Subject: Photocatalytic oxidation
Has anyone had experience using the photocatalytic oxidation technology in air systems for archives or collection storage? This technology is used in hospitals and labs and residences for air purification, with particular emphasis on removal of bacterial, viral and other organics. The suggestion has been made that it might be effective in archives for preventing mold spores. An example of the technology: <URL:http://www.ecoquestintl.com/home_promo/freshair.asp> and the description of the technology is available from that page as well. Pros? cons? Paisley S. Cato, Ph.D. Curator of Collections Care and Conservation San Diego Natural History Museum PO Box 121390 San Diego CA 92112-1390 619-255-0226 Fax: 619-232-0248 *** Conservation DistList Instance 19:17 Distributed: Thursday, October 6, 2005 Message Id: cdl-19-17-037 ***Received on Friday, 23 September, 2005