Critical Review on Photocatalytic Polymer Nanocomposites for Indoor Air Purification in Hotels

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 15 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Saurabh Tripathi,

  • Sidhanshu Rai,

  1. Assistant Professor, School of Hotel Management, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, School of Business Management, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The indoor air quality has become a key measure of health, comfort, and customer satisfaction of a hospitality setting. The challenges that continually affect hotels especially because of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter, and microbial pollutants that are present in cleaning agents, furnishing, and human activity. In this regard, the photocatalytic polymer nanocomposites are one of the sustainable and efficient means of purifying indoor air. These materials combine photocatalysts (titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ), zinc oxide (ZnO), or graphitic carbon nitride (g-C 3 N 4 ) with polymeric materials (such as polyethylene, polystyrene, or polymethyl methacrylate) to make lightweight, flexible, durable films that can decompose organic pollutants when irradiated with light. Exposure of the photocatalyst oxidant to UV or visible radiation leads to oxidation of detrimental molecules by reactive oxygen species into harmless end products like carbon dioxide and water. This paper highlights the preparation, structural characterization, and performance optimization of photocatalytic polymer nanocomposites designed to meet the needs of hotel settings in terms of morphology of their surface, dispersion of photocatalysts, light absorbing ability, and stability. Its application potential is also achieved in terms of the coating, air filters, wall paint, and textile treatment, which altogether help to keep the interiors hygienic, odorless, and energy-efficient. The incorporation of the above smart materials is in line with the concept of green hospitality, which minimizes the use of chemical air freshener and improves the occupant well being. Future research interests involve visible-light-active composites, hybrid photocatalysts and scalable fabrication methods to implement in the real world in hotels.

Keywords: Photocatalysis, Polymer nanocomposites, Indoor air purification, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Volatile organic compounds, Green hospitality, Smart coatings, Hotel environment, Sustainable materials.

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Saurabh Tripathi, Sidhanshu Rai. Critical Review on Photocatalytic Polymer Nanocomposites for Indoor Air Purification in Hotels. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 15(01):-.
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Volume 15
01
Received 27/12/2025
Accepted 20/01/2026
Published 23/02/2026
Publication Time 58 Days
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