Super-Adsorbent Nanocomposite Filters: A Novel Filter Technology for Pathogens, VOCs, and Odour Control in Public, Industrial & Residential Buildings

Activated carbon filters, while common, are limited in removing certain VOCs and viruses from large indoor environments like hospitals. Recognizing this need, PureAox Company has developed a novel nanocomposite filter with antimicrobial properties.

Project at a Glance

Funding Recipient: Dr. Reza Vakili (University of Alberta), PureAox, API & Advanced CRET Canada
Funding Awarded: $198,000
Project Duration: Apr 1, 2024 – Mar 1, 2027
Sector: Agriculture & Forestry, Energy, Environment
Program: Bioindustrial and Circular Innovation

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Project description:

Air filters/purifiers combat indoor pollutants like pathogens and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), emitted from various sources in residential, public, and industrial buildings. Critical pollutants such as tuberculosis, COVID-19 variants, and influenza contribute to respiratory diseases, highlighting the necessity of effective air filtration. Activated carbon filters, while common, are limited in removing certain VOCs and viruses from large indoor environments like hospitals. Recognizing this need, PureAox Company has developed a novel nanocomposite filter with antimicrobial properties. This filter demonstrates impressive adsorption capacities for VOCs and offers simple regeneration cycles, presenting an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for the market.