Universities team up to clean the air
A collaboration between the University of Sheffield, UK, and London College of Fashion, UK, has seen pioneers explore how clothing and textiles can purify air.
The project, entitled Catalytic Clothing, is exploring the ways in which clothing and textiles can be used as a catalytic surface to purify air.
The project is the creation of collaborators Professor Helen Storey MBE, a practising artist and designer at London College of Fashion, and Professor Tony Ryan OBE, a scientist at the University of Sheffield.
Professor Tony Ryan OBE, pro vice-chancellor for the Faculty of Science, University of Sheffield, said: “Catalytic Clothing is a beautiful manifestation of a deeply technical process. We will engage the public in formulating its nature and application allowing us to develop something that is both user-friendly and technically excellent.”
Professor Helen Storey MBE added: “Catalytic Clothing is the most challenging, globally relevant project I have ever attempted. Behind almost all human advancement lies a science. Through my work, I try to share and involve the public with these possibilities.”
Project partner Ecover, which aims to contribute to the process of creating economic, ecological and social change stated: “Ecover is extremely excited about the potential of Catalytic Clothing to contribute to a more sustainable future. The idea that we could use our clothing to reduce air borne pollution is astonishing which is why we are excited about joining this campaign and seeing how the public respond to this idea.”
