Sonata Scientific provides an industrial indoor‑air‑quality system that uses a patented catalyst to generate reactive oxygen species for in‑situ oxidation of VOCs such as ethylene oxide and formaldehyde. The plug‑and‑play unit operates at room temperature on 110 V, integrates directly into existing air handling streams without ductwork, and reduces VOC concentrations to part‑per‑trillion levels, delivering ultrapure air for cleanroom and sterile manufacturing environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Industrial facilities that sterilize products or run advanced manufacturing processes often emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as ethylene oxide and low‑boiling compounds like formaldehyde. Existing air‑scrubbing systems cannot reliably reduce these contaminants to the ultra‑low concentrations required for worker safety, product yield, and regulatory compliance, especially without extensive ductwork or process redesign.
Solution
Sonata Scientific offers an industrial‑strength indoor air quality (IAQ) system that integrates a patented catalyst to generate Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) for in‑situ VOC destruction. The unit operates at room temperature on standard 110 V power and requires no external ducting, allowing it to be installed directly into existing air handling streams. By converting VOCs to harmless by‑products, the system drives contaminant levels to part‑per‑trillion concentrations, delivering ultrapure air for both workforce protection and optimal manufacturing outcomes. Its low pressure drop and wide humidity tolerance enable seamless integration with larger HVAC networks without costly infrastructure upgrades. The plug‑and‑play design eliminates the need for make‑up air or natural‑gas heating, reducing operational waste and supporting sustainability goals.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers and facilities that require ultra‑clean air, such as medical‑device sterilization plants, semiconductor fabs, pharmaceutical production lines, and other advanced manufacturing operations with strict VOC control mandates.
Features
- Patented catalyst that produces Reactive Oxygen Species to oxidize and destroy a broad spectrum of VOCs, including low‑boiling compounds such as formaldehyde and ethylene oxide
- Achieves part‑per‑trillion VOC reduction, delivering ultrapure air suitable for cleanroom and sterile environments
- Stand‑alone, plug‑and‑play unit with no external ducting; fits into existing air handling systems with a low pressure drop
- Operates at ambient temperature on 110 V electricity; no natural‑gas heating or make‑up‑air requirements, minimizing energy consumption
- Wide humidity operating range and robust construction for continuous use in diverse industrial settings
- Portable form factor enables rapid deployment and scalability across multiple production lines or facilities
- Generates only clean air as exhaust, eliminating waste streams and simplifying compliance with stringent IAQ regulations