Austin, Tex.-based Nano-Proprietary, Inc., and its subsidiary, Applied Nanotec Inc. will receive $1.6 million for further development of its PhotoScrub concept, a thin film coating on a flexible fiberglass cloth that decomposes pollutants at the molecular level. This funding was included in the 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill recently signed by President Bush, and stems from the company’s successful completion of the initial phase of its project.
The PhotoScrub concept is based on an air-purification technology originally developed by one of Nano-Proprietary’s strategic partners, Andes Electric Co. Ltd., and currently uses nano-structured photocatalyst materials that decompose air contaminants and pollutants level in solid, liquid and gaseous samples. The rectangular-shaped nano-structure, which uses titanium oxide, has demonstrated increased elimination rates for certain bacteria and viruses such as e. coli and influenza virus A.
The funds will be utilized to integrate the PhotoScrub concept into an HVAC system and build a prototype integrated unit.
“This is another example of our ability to develop processes at the nano-level that result in useful applications,” says Zvi Yaniv, CEO of Applied Nanotech.
More information on the brochure is available at our website listed below under the heading Technology Platforms – Nanomaterials – Photoscrub.
Our goal is to develop technology that is more effective and reliable in fighting airborne biological and chemical contaminants, while at the same time being more affordable than existing methods. The next step in the process is to structure a formal agreement with the Department of Defense for the project which would be expected to begin in early 2008.
“We’re enthusiastic about being approved for these funds, which add to our ever growing revenue backlog,” said Tom Bijou, CEO of Nano-Proprietary. “This award, in addition to our recently announced contracts in the sensor and electron emissions area, highlights the applicability of our intellectual property to a broad range of developing markets.”
