TX Active is a self-cleaning and pollution-mitigating cement developed by the Italian company, Italcementi that can reduce pollution (nitric oxides) by up to 60%. TX Active contains a titanium dioxide based photocatalyzer. Through photocatalysis, the product reduces the maintenance requirements for concrete by destoying most pollutants that causes discoloration. Also, the cement effectively destroys airborne pollutants, which are responsible for pollution. The product can be used for roads, pavements, parking lots, buildings, and anyplace regular cement is being used. This one gets my vote for invention of the year. If we are going to pave paradise, let us at least give paradise a fighting chance to recover.
