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IIT Madras' Coating May Help Tackle Delhi's Air Pollution
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What Happened?
IIT Madras has tested a titanium dioxide coating that reduces gaseous pollutants by 30% to 70%. While it cannot address particulate matter, it may help improve Delhi's air quality index.
Key points
- The titanium dioxide coating is being tested for the Delhi government.
- It has shown a reduction of 30% to 70% in gaseous pollutants during lab trials.
- The coating is effective on glass surfaces, which perform best in tests.
- It does not address particulate matter, the main pollutant in Delhi's winter air.
- The project is part of a memorandum of understanding signed in March 2026.
Key insights
- The coating may help reduce the overall air quality index during winter months.
- It highlights the need for complementary pollution control measures alongside new technologies.
- The project reflects growing government efforts to address air quality issues in Delhi.
Why it matters
This development could provide a new method to improve air quality in Delhi, which suffers from severe pollution.
Entities
IIT Madras· OrganizationDelhi· City
Source
India Today
