Deep oxidation of gaseous formaldehyde at room-temperature by a durable catalyst formed through the controlled addition of potassium to platinum supported on waste eggshell

Catalytic oxidation of pollutant(s) into innocuous end products (carbon dioxide (CO2) and water) without heat or light sources is an ideal option for air quality management. In pursuit of such goal, platinum (Pt) supported by waste eggshell (biogenic calcium carbonate), namely Pt/eggshell, is synthesized through a simple wetness impregnation approach to catalyze 100 ppm formaldehyde (FA) into CO2 at room temperature (RT: 30 °C). The...