Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are potent atmospheric pollutants which are produced as a result of incomplete combustion of organic materials, including coal, wood, oil and can occur in a number of industrial and domestic settings . As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic and mutagenic.
Our client is therefore looking to identify new processes or technologies which are able to prevent the formation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) or selectively remove PAHs from exhaust streams to which humans are potentially exposed. Any technology should be able to work in a range of environments, temperatures and in the presence of various compounds, be stable until use, and compact enough to use in personal respirators / masks (e.g. for industry workers, fire-fighters).
Some potential solutions could be:-
- Selective filters
- Advanced particulate filters
- Additives/catalysts to enable complete combustion by changing the combustion mechanism
- Selectively removing/modifying any known precursors of PAHs.
The client has previously tested removal of PAHs using zeolites and carbon but did not achieve positive results.
Technologies of interest could come from solutions for the following industries:
• Petrochemical
• Foundries/Incinerators
• Food industry especially smoked foods
• Residential heating
• Power generation
• Air / water purification
• Automobile (exhausts)
Our client is a £multi-million company interested in advanced materials for the filtration / removal of harmful substances from exhaust streams. They are continually investing in product development and have R&D facilities to develop appropriate innovative technologies. Eventual products will have global markets. The client is searching for innovative technology and processes, and will consider any reasonable commercial arrangements including licensing in, purchasing, strategic alliances and partnering arrangements.
Please send preliminary information on any proposed opportunity – including a short description, technical and marketing advantages and initial suggestions on possible methods of co-operation to: Ashima Sangwan, Innovation Researcher. Thank you!
Opportunities
- Seeking technical partners
