Science behind Coral's Media
Nanotechnology
Precision-engineered nanocomposite coatings products built for selective pollutant capture, compliance-grade performance, and regenerable reuse.
At Coral Innovations, we pioneer sustainable, cutting-edge technologies to address urgent environmental challenges. Our products combine breakthrough nanotechnology with scalable applications for impactful water remediation and environmental protection.
Advanced Solutions
for Diverse Water
Contaminants
At Coral Innovations, we pioneer sustainable, cutting-edge technologies to address urgent environmental challenges. Our products combine breakthrough nanotechnology with scalable applications for impactful water remediation and environmental protection. Protected by multiple issued and pending patents, our technology has been tested with the National Science Foundation (NSF), OHMSETT, CEDRE, and other regulatory partners.
MICROSCOPIC EXCELLENCE
At the heart of Coral Innovations lies our novel multifunctional nanocomposite material. Developed with precision and sustainability in mind, this advanced material features:
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Carbonaceous Matrix, providing structural integrity and hydrophobic properties to enhance pollutant interactions.
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Metal oxide nanostructures, embedded within the matrix, delivering selective pollutant capture and filtration efficiency.
Photo description: TEM image of Active Nanoparticles.
BREAKTHROUGH
APPLICATION
The nanocomposite material can be seamlessly applied as a coating on commercially available sponges, such as polyurethane and cellulose. This flexibility allows the technology to target pollutants in diverse environments.
Photo description: Active Nanoparticle on Substrate.
Advanced Water Remediation with Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology Deep Dive
Coralyte™ Media
The porous structure provides a high surface area-to-volume ratio, essential for efficient water filtration. It facilitates large flow rates, allowing water to pass through easily while interacting with nanostructures anchored within the pores.
Photo description: Cellulose imaged at the micro-scale
Coating and Cross-Section
The nanocomposite coating introduces nanostructures designed to interact with specific pollutants. This coating, anchored to the substrate, ensures precise filtration and pollutant capture, while the substrate facilitates flow and supports the coating.
Photo description: SE imagery highlighting nano-composite coating
This chart shows the selective capture of phosphates by over 80%, even in the presence of other contaminants that would foul other technologies. This ensures effective phosphorus treatment without disrupting the water’s overall composition.
With products like OleoSorb and NanoMedia, our technology offers solutions that can be reused for multiple cycles without compromising performance. This not only reduces waste but also extends product life, making water remediation more sustainable and cost-effective.
Coral Innovations’ nanotechnology is designed to adapt to various industries and operational scales, from small-scale agricultural runoff management to large-scale industrial and marine cleanup efforts. Our customizable solutions ensure effectiveness regardless of the complexity or size of the application.
Our technology reduces operational costs by offering reusable solutions like OleoSorb®, which can be used for multiple cycles, minimizing the need for frequent replacements. Additionally, the ability to recover pollutants, such as oil or nutrients, turns waste into valuable resources, providing long-term economic advantages for industries while maintaining environmental compliance.