Albergrass bets on photocatalysis to give a sustainable and environmentally friendly twist to the artificial turf sector.
Atmös is a solution that, when applied to artificial turf, improves the quality of the air that comes into contact with the synthetic grass. At the same time, it keeps the environment in the area disinfected and reduces pollutants and pollution on a continuous basis.
This technology consists of an aqueous base of Mixed Mineral Oxide (MOM) particles. It is applied in the artificial turf manufacturing process and forms an invisible and extremely durable network of mineral nanoparticles. Atmös ensures full effectiveness for up to 8 years in outdoor areas.
Atmös acts on the most common atmospheric pollutants
Atmös is performed by a process called UVA oxidative photocatalysis. When sunlight hits the artificial grass with Atmös, a chemical oxidation reaction takes place that eliminates the most common atmospheric pollutants: NOx, SOx, VOCs, PM 2.5 and PM 10.
The WHO has declared air pollution as one of the greatest environmental health risks. The main causes of this situation are related to the burning of fossil fuels from vehicles, industry, heating, waste, agriculture…
Particles generated from these dynamics are an especially important source of health risks due to their small size. They can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the bloodstream and cause systemic damage to tissues and cells.
The benefits of Atmös
Artificial turf with Atmös has multiple advantages that benefit people’s health and the improvement and care of the environment. Atmös turns spaces with artificial turf into engines of sustainability that bring safety and comfort to homes and families.
Artificial turf that improves air quality
Atmös improves the quality of the air we breathe because through an oxidation process activated by UV rays, it constantly reduces volatile organic compounds (VOC) and particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10).
Artificial turf that disinfects continuously: no bacteria, viruses or fungi
Atmös provides safety and comfort as it acts on the artificial turf, achieving a surface clean of bacteria and viruses. A lawn that remains completely disinfected continuously. In addition, it largely prevents the appearance and growth of fungi or mold in areas with higher humidity.
Artificial turf with self-cleaning function
Atmös removes naturally occurring organic biofilm from all surfaces, largely preventing dirt from adhering. This keeps the artificial turf surface cleaner for longer. The action of Atmös reduces cleaning and lawn care by up to 70%.
Artificial turf that eliminates odors
Its air purifying function, at the same time manages to eliminate odors produced by organic matter, since it oxidizes it at the molecular level. Very common in the case of artificial turf, odors derived from pets.
Photocatalysis, how does it work?
Oxidative photocatalysis is a natural system whereby light energy strikes a mineral and triggers a chemical process that results in the breakdown of organic matter. Photocatalysis accelerates the natural decomposition of organic matter by means of a catalyst. In the case of Atmös, the catalyst used is mixed mineral oxides (MOM), which accelerates the natural chemical decomposition of organic molecules without becoming exhausted.
How Atmös works in four steps:
- Atmös creates a fine, invisible, durable and resistant network of nanoparticles on artificial turf.
- When UV rays come into contact with Atmös, a chemical reaction is triggered that converts oxygen (O2) and moisture (H2O) in the environment into two powerful cleaning agents. The O2 converts it into superoxidizing anions (O2-), and the H2O converts it into hydroxyls (OH-).
- Hydroxyl radicals (OH-) act on volatile organic compounds (VOC) and PM 2.5 and PM 10, converting them into water vapor (H2O).
- Superoxidizing anions (O2-) act on nitrogen oxides (NOx), converting them into harmless salts (NO3) that are easily soluble in water.
This process is repeated millions of times, significantly reducing NOx, VOC, PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels, and considerably improving air quality. Likewise, it continuously disinfects, achieving a surface free of bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Discover the complete process in the following video:
The range of artificial grass with Atmös saves time, money, water, chemicals and energy. In addition, it contributes to health, environment and daily well-being.
Atmös turns every artificial grass garden into a healthy environment where you can enjoy with your family and friends. If you want to transform your space into an engine of sustainability, do not hesitate to contact us.
