NOVELTY – Monolithic support preparation involves mixing titanium dioxide in a mixture of a polymer and a polysiloxane-type monomer and a catalyst, where the silicone matrix is cross-linked with hydro-silylation reaction. The obtained matrix is compacted for resulting monoliths, in which pores are formed through controlled thermal degradation. USE – Method for preparing monolithic support for photodegradation (claimed). ADVANTAGE – The method provides monolithic support in a simple and cost-effective manner without forming clusters, particles sedimentation, difficult separation of the photocatalyst and loss of material. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) – The drawing shows a scanning electron micrograph of the monolithic support surface.
A97 (Miscellaneous goods not specified elsewhere – including papermaking, gramophone records, detergents, food and oil well applications.); J04 (Chemical/physical processes/apparatus – including catalysis, catalysts (excluding specific e.g. enzymatic or polymerisation catalysts), colloid chemistry, laboratory apparatus and methods, testing, controlling, general encapsulation, detection and sampling (excluding clinical testing) (B01J, L).); A26 (Other condensation polymers including silicone polymers and polyimides (mineral silicates and similar materials would not usually appear in Section A).)