• 254 nanometer light generates photons
• Photons excite the catalyst
• An excited catalyst creates an electron charge
• Electron charge reacts with water molecules on the surface of the catalyst
• Reaction forms OH - radicals from water molecules
• A hydroxyl radical is born

Mars Mission Requirements

• Effective ethylene removal
• Green technology (no harmful byproducts)
• Low energy consumption
• Low maintenance
• Long lasting and sustainable

1999 - 2007 Commercialization Commences

• Redesigned original prototype
• Extensive testing
• FDA registration
• Clinical trials & published peer reviewed papers

 You can not see them (but they are there)..

Tiny molecules of:

• Mold Spores
• Viruses
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Bacteria
• Mycotoxins

Origin & Consequences of Mycotoxins:

Toxic secondary metabolite produced by an organism of the fungi kingdom.

• \Inhibits protein synthesis
• Damage microphage systems
• Increase sensitivity to bacterial infections

Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin, Citrinin