Danbury, Connecticut Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Sonata Scientific LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its breakthrough in air purification technology. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11857924, titled ‘Photocatalytic fluidized bed reactor systems’, introduces a photocatalytic fluidized bed reactor system that enhances the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air streams.
This innovative system utilizes a fluidizable inorganic composite photocatalyst, combining a photoactive catalyst like titanium dioxide (TiO₂) with a non-photoactive material such as aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃). The design ensures a high surface area and durability, allowing for efficient chemical transformations in contaminated air. An illumination source emitting light in the 250–420 nm range activates the photocatalyst, facilitating the breakdown of harmful VOCs.
The reactor’s fluidized bed design ensures uniform exposure of the photocatalyst to pollutants, enhancing the system’s effectiveness. This approach addresses common challenges in air purification, such as catalyst deactivation and uneven pollutant exposure.
By improving the degradation of VOCs, Sonata Scientific’s technology offers significant benefits for industries requiring stringent air quality standards, including healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental sectors. The system’s ability to maintain high efficiency over extended periods makes it a promising solution for reducing indoor air pollution and protecting public health.
This patent underscores Sonata Scientific’s commitment to developing advanced technologies for cleaner air and a healthier environment.