Active Air Filtration and Purification System for Nerve Agent Mists and Vapors

MicroEnergy Technologies, Inc. (MicroET) in conjunction with Honeywell (formerly Allied-Signal) proposes to develop a unique and revolutionary filter approach for actively removing hazardous (small particle) mists and toxic chemicals such as nerve agents from air. MicroET has significant experience in the development of microstructures for filtration and heat transfer. The combination of a microstructured array for mist and vapor capture resulting in a heat exchanger design that achieves 90% effectiveness. The demonstration of a low temperature chemical warfare air purification catalyst placed on the microstructured array is the focus of the project. Honeywell has already demonstrated this low temperature catalyst on chemical warfare materials. We consider this research as establishing the pathway for the development of a new, enabling miniaturized filtration technology and the success in its development will offer a tremendous potential in the commercialization of a product into a growing worldwide market.