Sustainability Problem:

Air Pollution in major cities around the world has become and issue that affects the health of city dwellers.

Article Summary:

• Plastic panels coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2) can be placed on building facades that react to sunlight.
• This material breaks down nitrogen oxides and VOCs when it gets in contact with sunlight.
• Byproduct of chemical reaction is a non toxic chemical (calcium nitrate), which will get washed away with rain

Stakeholders:

• Government
• Private entities
• Public

Steps for deploying technology:

1. Getting approval from city government
2. Secure funding for the project
3. Finding buildings with larger square footage and sunlight exposure

References:

http://www.ecobuildingpulse.com/projects/fighting-a-megacitys-pollution-with-mega-panels_o

http://www.prosolve370e.com/