Sterilant destruction catalyst

摘要

Disclosed are catalysts, and in particular catalysts including silver oxide and calcium carbonate. The catalysts may be used in the destruction of sterilants such as ozone and hydrogen peroxide. The present inventors have found that including calcium carbonate in catalysts for the destruction of sterilant substances such as ozone and peroxide enhances the performance of the catalyst and increases its lifetime. The beneficial effect of including calcium carbonate is particularly observed for catalysts including silver oxide, such as those including silver oxide and titanium dioxide.