Room temperature oxidation of gaseous formaldehyde over silver-doped manganese oxide catalyst

A wide amount of existing building materials and consumables contains formaldehyde (HCHO) that may be released as a gas even after installation. The produced gas may concentrate in housing and offices, leading to a long-term exposure of the occupants. Living in such an environment, even at low concentrations less than 0.5 ppm, may lead to...