Light-sterilizable nanoporous air and water filter

SWOXID

Headquarters

Lausanne

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The technology is based on an innovative nanoporous aerogel composite filter which - upon solar irradiation - is able to render contaminated water safe by removing and inactivating infectious disease -causing biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and worms. Unlike the conventional water purification technologies this system does not require the use of electricity or chemical compounds to provide disinfection.

The business model is social entrepreneurship via a franchise system, enabling local entrepreneurs to become water producers and distributors.
The application to tackle COVID-19 is a 3D printable, antiviral face mask, reusable up to 1000-times.