Chemistry
Photocatalyst
A photocatalyst is a light-activated material that breaks down bacteria and harmful pollutants in water through a chemical reaction, without being consumed. Xatoms has developed several patent-pending photocatalysts that harness visible light—unlike traditional UV-based methods—to break down contaminants in water, offering a scalable, affordable, and energy-efficient purification solution.
Photocatalyst
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Advanced Oxidation Leveraging Sunlight
Xatoms' photocatalysts are activated by sunlight or visible LED light to trigger a chemical process called oxidative decomposition. When light hits the photocatalytic material, it energizes electrons that generate reactive oxygen species (like hydroxyl radicals ·OH and superoxide ions O₂⁻). These highly reactive molecules then attack and break down contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, harmful chemicals, and odors.
Ongoing Discovery of Photocatalysts
Beyond our current library of photocatalysts, Xatoms continuously uses AI and quantum chemistry to discover safer, scalable materials tailored to remove specific water contaminants across diverse use cases.
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