News — carbon filtration

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in diameter, have become a significant environmental and health concern. Surprisingly, plastic water bottles are a major source of these contaminants. Studies have shown that 93% of bottled water samples contain microplastics, raising alarms about their potential health impacts.

To tackle this issue, advanced water filtration methods are essential. Two effective technologies are prefilters and one-micron solid carbon block filters. Prefilters remove larger particles and sediment, reducing the load on subsequent filtration stages. One-micron solid carbon block filters capture microplastic particles and other contaminants like chlorine and heavy metals, ensuring comprehensive water purification.

For optimal protection, a two-stage filtration system that combines both prefilters and carbon block filters is recommended. This approach not only improves water quality but also offers long-term savings and supports environmental sustainability by reducing plastic waste. Adopting these filtration solutions can significantly lower the risk of ingesting microplastics, promoting better health and a cleaner environment.

To say the least, Carbon is an amazing thing!   Most every living thing is made from hydrocarbons because carbon is an excellent building block containing four friendly electrons that Carbon [C] doesn’t mind sharing.  Carbon comes in three natural forms, first is Diamond – an extremely hard substance (and valuable too!), then Graphite – an excellent lubricant to keep things running smoothly, then its broadest form, which is Amorphous Carbon.  Although the first two forms are excellent for many things, they do not filter water well.   But, this is where Amorphous Carbon rises to one of its greatest uses.  Its...