A system to remove harmful contaminants from indoor air
Official title: High Efficiency Sorption System for Removing Harmful Contaminants from Indoor Air
Funded at Tda Research, INC. · NIH-10823086 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new device that helps clean the air inside your home by removing harmful pollutants, making it safer and healthier for everyone who spends a lot of time indoors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tda Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project start | December 26, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $274,853 |
| NIH project number | 1R43ES036089-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10823086 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in environments with poor indoor air quality, such as those in urban areas or homes with high levels of pollutants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who live in areas with good indoor air quality or who do not spend significant time indoors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a high-efficiency adsorption system designed to eliminate harmful pollutants from indoor air, which can be significantly more contaminated than outdoor air. The project aims to create a device that uses a proprietary sorbent material to capture and remove toxic gases and particles, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), to levels well below safety standards. The system is engineered for longevity, with a lifespan of 2-2.5 years, reducing the need for frequent filter replacements. By improving indoor air quality, this research seeks to enhance the health and safety of individuals who spend most of their time indoors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significantly improved indoor air quality, reducing health risks associated with air pollution.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing air purification systems, but this specific approach using advanced sorbent materials is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Tda Research, INC.
Golden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jayaraman, Ambalavanan — Tda Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Jayaraman, Ambalavanan
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.