Expanded Skills and Abilities at Your Service
In the face of global concerns about air quality and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, several innovative startups have emerged with groundbreaking solutions. Here's a look at some of the most promising technologies in the air purification industry.
Applied Photonix, a pioneering company, has developed ViroZap technology in response to the pandemic. Scientists Yogi Goswami and Lovely Goswami spearheaded the development of this technology, which combines filtration, advanced plasmonic photonic technology, and LED lighting to destroy pathogens in the air. The technology has received FDA 510(K) clearance based on its performance against volatile organic compounds, bacteria, fungal spores, and viruses.
Meanwhile, Airlich, another trailblazer, has introduced EcoGainTM. This technology doesn't rely on traditional filters yet can remove up to 90% of gas and particle pollutants in a single pass through the system. Airlich's system is ideal for extremely controlled environments like semiconductor clean rooms due to its low-pressure drops. Moreover, EcoGainTM significantly reduces a building's CO2 footprint by reducing energy consumption for ventilation and air-conditioning solutions. Simulations showed that a single free-standing McDonald's restaurant of about 600 m2 in Denmark reduced its CO2 emissions by up to 19 tons per year with Airlich's EcoGainTM.
In another development, Innova NanoJet uses supersonic, ultra-fine nano-scale droplet sprays for filter-free air purification, eliminating 99% of airborne pollutants. The technology is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified, and its flagship "Clean Air for Life" CDa series eliminates the need for costly filter replacements.
Adsorbi, a startup founded in 2022 and spun out from Chalmers University, has developed a cellulose-based adsorbent material for air filtration systems. This material has 5-8x higher adsorption efficiency than traditional alternatives like activated carbon and maintains high performance regardless of humidity levels. The cellulose-based material is also recyclable, water-resistant, and has a longer lifespan than industry-standard materials. Adsorbi won the national final at the SEB Next Awards in the New Ideas category in September 2024.
Lastly, four startups — Vox Aeris, Stitch Partners, Avnos Inc, and Steel Jupiter — are developing filters for HVAC systems that replace traditional HEPA filters. Vox Aeris uses sound wave technology for filtration; Stitch Partners develops textile filters to remove smoke and deactivate pathogens; Avnos focuses on carbon capture technology; and Steel Jupiter offers low-energy Zinnia-coated filters usable in various facilities.
These innovative air purification technologies are set to transform the indoor air quality landscape, offering sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for businesses and households alike.
Read also:
- Reconsidering the Approach to Mountain Height Measurement?
- Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis joins SoCalGas in unveiling the novel H2 Hydrogen Innovation Experience, a one-of-a-kind demonstration.
- Agroforestry Carbon Capture Verified Through Digital Measurement and Verification Process
- Making electric vehicles a priority key to eliminating pollution in Delhi: Chief Minister Gupta
