A State of An Art of Literature of Multifunctional Smog‑Mitigating Photocatalytic Paver Blocks Incorporating Graphene Oxide–Tio₂ Nanocomposites with Embedded Piezoelectric Sensor

Authors

  • Dr. T. Subbulakshmi Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Dr. R. Arvind Saravan Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Ms. V. Deepika UG Students, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Mr. A. Devakumar UG Students, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Mr. J. Maheshwaran UG Students, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Mr. G. Gopinath UG Students, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Mr. R. Nithish UG Students, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Mr. G. Rohith UG Students, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST2613194

Abstract

Urban air pollution caused by vehicular emissions, particularly nitrogen oxides (NOx), is a major environmental issue in modern cities. Photocatalytic construction materials incorporating titanium dioxide (TiO₂) have emerged as promising solutions for passive air purification in urban infrastructure. When exposed to ultraviolet or solar radiation, TiO₂ initiates photocatalytic reactions that oxidize harmful pollutants such as NO and NO₂ into harmless nitrate compounds that can be washed away by rainwater.

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05-04-2026

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): March-April

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Dr. T. Subbulakshmi, Trans., “A State of An Art of Literature of Multifunctional Smog‑Mitigating Photocatalytic Paver Blocks Incorporating Graphene Oxide–Tio₂ Nanocomposites with Embedded Piezoelectric Sensor”, Int J Sci Res Sci & Technol, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 547–553, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.32628/IJSRST2613194.