Bridging the gap between underrepresented groups and clean water
Water is the essence of life, and clean water is our global responsibility. At Xatoms, we harness the power of artificial intelligence to discover novel photocatalytic molecules to purify water. Our mission is to create a world where safe, clean, and sustainable water sources are accessible to everyone.
AI Prediction
We first identify the specific water pollutant. Our AI algorithm allows us to rapidly identify and validate potential photocatalytic molecules, significantly reducing the time and resources required for traditional trial-and-error experimentation.
Water Purification
we produce the photocatalyst in powder form. This material is capable of purifying water by harnessing the power of sunlight, eliminating harmful contaminants and providing clean, safe drinking water.
Quantum Chemistry Simulation
With the insights gained from AI analysis, our team applies quantum chemistry to design and synthesize photocatalyst materials specifically tailored to target the identified pollutants.
Solving Global Environmental Issues
Our final product, photocatalyst powder, will harness the power of sunlight to break down a wide range of harmful contaminants, ensuring safe and clean drinking water for communities worldwide.
My water story
My name is Diana Virgovicova.
At the age of 17, I discovered a new type of molecule and was awarded the most prestigious water award from the Swedish Royal Family. When I was 14, I went backpacking in India with my mother, where I saw black rivers in the suburbs of Mumbai, prompting me to take action. Upon returning to my hometown in Slovakia, I contacted a local university and began researching technologies for cleaning polluted water. I then learned about quantum chemistry software, which took me three years to master.
Using quantum chemistry models, I created hundreds of photocatalyst models—substances that generate radicals upon absorbing sunlight, which then clean polluted water. Three years later, I developed a new type of molecule, leading to my recognition by the Swedish Royal Family and a full Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship to study computer engineering at the University of Toronto. However, my journey did not end there.
Now or never
1.5 billion
People globally don't have access to clean water.
3.5 million
People die from waterborne diseases yearly.
1800
Children die every day due to diarrhea linked to polluted water.
2 million
Tons of sewage is dumped into the world’s water bodies daily.
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