Water Treatment
EDGEPURE
VS WATER TREATMENT METHODS
EdgePure is a plasma-field water purification system — UV photolysis and reactive oxygen species destroy pathogens and contaminants without chlorine, without membranes, without filter replacement. One unit handles residential through municipal scale.
| Metric | EdgePure (Plasma Photolysis) | Municipal Chlorination | Reverse Osmosis | UV Sterilization (standard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Input | None — plasma generates reactive species in-situ | Chlorine, fluoride — ongoing chemical supply | None in membrane — but pre-treatment chemicals | None |
| Pathogen Removal | 99.9999% — reactive oxygen species destroy all biology | 99.9% typical — resistant strains emerging | 99.9%+ for bacteria — not all viruses | 99.99% for most pathogens |
| PFAS / Forever Chemicals | Plasma breaks PFAS molecular bonds — destroys them | None — chlorination does not remove PFAS | Partial — some PFAS pass membranes | None — UV does not remove PFAS |
| Heavy Metals | Plasma oxidation converts to filterable oxides | None — chlorination does not remove metals | High removal rate for most metals | None — UV does not remove metals |
| Filter / Membrane Replacement | None — no membrane, no filter media | Filter media replacement on schedule | Membrane replacement every 2–5 years — expensive | Lamp replacement annually |
| Byproducts | None — reactive species recombine to water and O₂ | Trihalomethanes — carcinogenic disinfection byproducts | Concentrated brine reject — disposal problem | None |
| Scale | Residential to municipal — WATS recipe scales unit size | Municipal only — infrastructure intensive | Residential to industrial | Residential to commercial |
| Off-Grid Operation | Yes — EdgeBattery powered, no chemical supply needed | No — requires chemical supply chain | Yes — but pressure pump requires power | Yes — low power draw |
Carbon Capture
EDGERECLAIM
VS CARBON CAPTURE METHODS
EdgeReclaim is a direct air carbon capture and utilization system using WATS-grown graphene adsorbent arrays and photocatalytic conversion. Carbon captured becomes feedstock — not buried. The difference between a cost center and a revenue stream.
| Metric | EdgeReclaim (DAC + Utilization) | Climeworks DAC (Orca/Mammoth) | Carbon Engineering DAC | Point-Source CCS (industrial) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capture Method | Graphene adsorbent — massive surface area, low energy | Solid sorbent — high regeneration energy | Liquid solvent — high energy, chemical supply | Amine scrubbing — works only at point source |
| Carbon Output | Converted to useful feedstock — syngas, graphene precursor | Compressed CO₂ injected underground — permanent cost | Compressed CO₂ — stored underground or sold | Compressed CO₂ — storage or EOR injection |
| Cost per Tonne CO₂ | Target below $100 — graphene adsorbent reduces energy cost | $400–$1,000/tonne (current) | $300–$600/tonne (current) | $50–$120/tonne (point source only) |
| Energy Source | EdgeSolar + EdgeGen — zero-carbon energy for capture | Geothermal (Iceland) — geography-limited | Natural gas — partially offsets capture | Grid or facility power — often fossil |
| Geographic Flexibility | Anywhere — no geology or geography required | Iceland only (current) — geothermal dependent | Flexible but prefers low-cost energy regions | Fixed to emission source — not portable |
| Scale | Modular — residential to industrial by WATS recipe | 36,000 tonnes/year (Mammoth) — large fixed plant | 1M tonne/year target — large fixed plant | Plant-scale — not modular |
| Revenue Generation | Yes — captured carbon becomes product feedstock | Carbon credit sales only — cost center | Synthetic fuel sales — partial offset | EOR injection revenue — site-specific |
Ocean Cleanup
EdgeEcoSea is an autonomous ocean surface remediation platform. Ion propulsion. EdgeBattery powered. Onboard plasma processing converts collected plastics and organic waste to syngas and clean water. No port calls. No fuel resupply. No crew required.
0
fuel required — full ocean ops
Mercury Clean
MercuryClean is a photocatalytic mercury vapor remediation system for industrial sites, dental facilities, and contaminated waterways. WATS-grown TiO₂ photocatalyst converts mercury vapor to inert solid-state compounds at ambient temperature. No heat. No acid.
0°C
operating temperature above ambient
EdgeGrow + EdgeFarm
EdgeGrow is a closed-loop precision agriculture system using WATS-grown LED arrays tuned to exact plant photosynthesis peaks. EdgeFarm is the full autonomous vertical farming platform. 95% less water than soil farming. Zero pesticides. 365-day yield regardless of climate.
95%
less water than soil farming
Air Quality
EDGEAIR + EDGEBREATHE
VS AIR PURIFICATION MARKET
EdgeAir is a plasma-field air purification system destroying VOCs, particulates, pathogens, and chemical agents at the molecular level. EdgeBreathe is the personal wearable air purification system for hazardous environments — no HEPA filter, no cartridge, no replacement schedule.
| Metric | EdgeAir / EdgeBreathe | HEPA Filter Systems | Activated Carbon Filter | Ionizer / Plasma (commercial) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filter Replacement | None — plasma destroys contaminants, no media to replace | Every 6–12 months — ongoing cost | Every 3–6 months — saturates | No filter — but ozone byproduct concern |
| VOC Removal | Yes — plasma breaks molecular bonds of VOCs | No — HEPA captures particles only, not gases | Yes — but saturates and releases captured VOCs | Partial — depends on plasma intensity |
| Pathogen Destruction | 99.9999% — reactive species destroy all biology | 99.97% for particles >0.3 micron | None — carbon doesn't capture biology | High — but ozone byproduct risk |
| Chemical Agent Neutralization | Yes — plasma oxidizes chemical warfare agents | No — HEPA cannot neutralize chemical agents | Partial — activated carbon adsorbs some agents | No |
| Ozone Byproduct | Controlled — WATS-tuned to minimize ozone output | None | None | Yes — ionizers produce ozone, an irritant |
| Wearable Version | EdgeBreathe — personal plasma unit, no cartridge | Respirator with filter — cartridge replacement | Respirator with carbon cartridge — replaces | No wearable version |
| Fabrication | EdgeWATS — plasma emitter grown in single run | Multiple material supply chains | Activated carbon — fossil-derived process | Standard electronics manufacturing |
Ocean Remediation
EDGECOSEA
VS OCEAN CLEANUP PLATFORMS
EdgeEcoSea is a fully autonomous ocean surface remediation platform — ion-propelled, EdgeBattery powered, with onboard plasma processing that converts collected waste to syngas and clean water in real time. No crew. No port calls. No fuel resupply ever.
| Metric | EdgeEcoSea | The Ocean Cleanup System 03 | FRED (autonomous vessel) | Traditional Collection Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propulsion | Ion — zero fuel, unlimited range | Towed by diesel vessels | Electric — battery limited | Diesel — fuel cost and emissions |
| Crew Required | Zero — fully autonomous | Yes — support vessels with crew | Zero — but range limited by battery | Full crew — 24/7 operating cost |
| Onboard Processing | Yes — plasma converts waste to syngas + clean water | No — collects and transports to shore | No — collects only | No — collects and transports |
| Port Calls Required | None — processes waste onboard continuously | Frequent — must offload collected plastic | Frequent — battery recharge and offload | Frequent — offload and refuel |
| Microplastic Capture | Plasma field draws and destroys microplastics | System 03 targets >1cm — microplastics escape | Surface collection — microplastics largely missed | Net collection — microplastics escape |
| Operating Cost | Near zero — no fuel, no crew, no port fees | High — vessel fuel, crew, logistics | Low — but battery replacement cycle | Very high — fuel, crew, port, maintenance |
| Fabrication | EdgeWATS — hull, propulsion, plasma system in one run | Custom fabrication — multiple vendors | Custom fabrication | Shipyard — global supply chain |