Controlled hydrogen peroxide generation for efficient, low-damage oxidation
Innovative electrochemical reactor generates hydrogen peroxide on-demand, enabling precise oxidation control for cosmetic applications. Reduces peroxide levels, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Overview
This cutting-edge technology involves an electrochemical reactor designed to generate hydrogen peroxide from air and electricity in a controlled, on-demand manner. By adjusting the electrical current, users can precisely modulate peroxide production, eliminating the need for handling traditional, concentrated peroxide solutions. This method allows for more selective and lower-damage oxidation processes, particularly beneficial in cosmetic applications such as hair treatment, where melanin targeting is crucial.
Technical specifications
- Electrochemical reactor: Utilizes oxygen from air and electricity to produce hydrogen peroxide.
- Controlled production: Enables precise modulation of peroxide concentration by tuning the applied current.
- Low catalyst concentration: Uses minimal catalyst to enhance oxidative activity without high peroxide levels.
- Applications: Particularly suited for cosmetic formulations like creams, gels, and liquids, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Oxidative efficiency: Promotes selective oxidation pathways, reducing damage to hair fibers.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 5, indicating that it has been validated in relevant environments. Future validation will focus on optimizing production parameters, evaluating cosmetic activators, and testing on hair fibers to ensure efficacy and safety.
About Electraqua Tech
Electraqua Tech is a University of Barcelona spin-off specializing in electrochemical wastewater treatment. The company provides advanced decontamination systems centered on a proprietary electrochemical reactor that produces hydrogen peroxide in situ. By using only atmospheric oxygen, electricity, and the generated peroxide, the technology enables advanced oxidation processes that degrade persistent organic pollutants, pharmaceutical residues, and microorganisms into innocuous compounds. This approach offers a cleaner, modular, and more sustainable alternative to traditional biological treatment methods, as it eliminates the need for external chemical reagents and can be powered by renewable energy sources.
These solutions are designed to help industrial clients, particularly in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, comply with increasingly stringent water treatment regulations by treating contaminants at the source. Electraqua Tech supports clients through the full project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, customized system design, turnkey installation, and post-sales technical maintenance. By enabling the effective removal of recalcitrant compounds, the company helps industries reduce their environmental impact and facilitates the potential reuse of treated water, addressing critical global challenges in water scarcity and pollution.
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