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Understanding Particulate Matter Air Pollution:

 

Introduction:

Particulate Matter (PM) air pollution is a significant environmental concern, comprising a complex mix of small particles and liquid droplets. These particles include acids, organic chemicals, metals, and soil components. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) categorizes PM into two groups: PM10 (inhalable coarse particles) and PM2.5 (fine particles), based on their diameter.


Greenhouse Gases Impact:

One pound of methane possesses 30 times the heat retention capacity of the same amount of CO2. Our adaptable air scrubbing platform can be tailored to collect, store, and eliminate various air pollutants, including PM, ozone, methane, and more.


Examples of Particulate Matter in Microns:

  • Pollens: 10 – 1000μm
  • Grain Dusts: 5 – 1000μm
  • Mold: 3 – 12μm
  • Combustion-related: < 2.5μm
  • Coal Dust: 1 – 100μm
  • Auto and Car Emission: 1 – 150μm
  • Coal Flue Gas: 0.08 – 0.2μm
  • Typical Atmospheric Dust: 0.001 to 30μm


Health and Environmental Costs:

The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study ranked air pollution as the 7th highest risk factor for preventable death globally, contributing to an estimated 3.2 million deaths in 2010. The EPA emphasizes the impact of particulate matter on human health, leading to heart disease, altered lung function, aggravated asthma, lung cancer, and premature death.

In response to these concerns, the EPA tightened federal soot standards by 20% in 2012 (12 micrograms/m3 of air). The agency committed to identifying non-attainment areas in 2014, giving counties six years to comply with the new standards.


Conclusion:

Addressing PM air pollution is crucial for public health and environmental sustainability. By understanding the composition, impact, and regulatory measures, we can work towards cleaner air and healthier communities.

Unintended Environmental Impact of COVID-19

The global lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has inadvertently benefited the environment.  Reduced human activity has led to cleaner air, decreased pollution, and a resurgence of wildlife. This unintended positive consequence underscores the relationship between human actions and the planet's well-being. We believe in sustainable solutions. Our DAC process is designed to allow society to continue its normal activities while simultaneously removing dangerous pollutants from the air. 

NASA Air Quality - Observations from Space

 Before/After Imagery | Air Quality (nasa.gov) 

Covid Pandemic Pollution

    During steps taken to address COVID, which coincided with cleaner air, our proposed solution involves deploying DAC generators. By retrofitting these units to commercial building HVAC systems in densely populated areas globally, we aim to sustainably achieve and maintain significantly cleaner air.  


       

    • Cleaner Air through DAC Technology:
      • The deployment and retrofitting of DAC generators to commercial building HVAC systems in densely populated areas aim to achieve much cleaner air.
      • The DAC units can capture various pollutants from the ambient air, including Ozone, Heavy Particulates, CO2, and Methane.
    • Existing Global Infrastructure and Rapid Scaling:
      • The advantage of retrofitting DAC to existing commercial buildings is emphasized, allowing for the utilization of the global infrastructure already in place.
      • The claim is made that this approach enables exponential scaling up faster than other DAC solutions in the current clean air market.
    • No Net Energy Addition and Pollution Reduction:
      • One notable feature highlighted is that the DAC technology does not add to pollution.
      • The system utilizes waste energy from the building HVAC systems, resulting in no new net energy consumption.
    • Contributions to Climate Justice:
      • The collective deployment of DAC in densely populated areas is suggested to contribute to improved Climate Justice.
      • Densely populated areas often include a diverse population, and the implication is that the benefits of cleaner air will be shared across various economic strata.
    • Job Creation and Green Product Transformation:
      • The deployment of DAC is seen as a potential source of good-paying jobs.
      • Drivers may be hired to collect captured CO2 and Methane from each building and transport it to processing facilities, where it can be transformed into 'green' products such as aviation fuel and hydrogen.

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    As evident in the photos and videos above, human industrial activities significantly impact global air quality. Our Direct Air Capture Generator offers a creative solution to address this issue. Notably, the most improved areas post-COVID shutdown were previously the most polluted. Several factors contribute to this:

    • Population Density:
      • While population density remains a challenge, global efforts are underway to build smarter cities, reducing the impact on natural resources.


    • Type and Density of Industrial Efforts:
      • Countries globally are working to clean up industrial processes, incorporating better filtration for waste discharge from various factories.


    • Geographical Location and Weather Patterns:
      • Some heavily populated areas with dense industrial activities experience a natural temperature inversion layer, trapping air pollutants at lower elevations. Cities like Los Angeles, London, and Beijing exhibit this phenomenon.
      • Our Direct Air Capture Generators operate more efficiently in areas with denser air pollution. The generator's efficiency increases as air pollutants are kept at lower elevations, resulting in cleaner air with each pass through the system.
      • The additional passes through our generator have no impact on operational costs, as we utilize waste energy from existing infrastructure.


    Together, these efforts and innovations contribute to a greener and healthier future, mitigating the impact of industrial activities on air quality."

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