Viruses can cling to and survive on surfaces from hours to more than a week
Catalife’s highly effective technology uses natural light to neutralize viruses and bacteria – airborne and on surfaces
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We are concerned
about the air we breath
Catalife introduces a breakthrough in air purification and disinfection for our health and well-being.
Technology
Catalife’s patented technology eliminates viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other pollutants (toxic chemicals and contaminants) from the air we breathe and the surfaces we touch.
The result is indoor air that is clean and pure in home, offices, vehicles, hospitals, planes, trains, buses, and more.
The Catalife material, composed of bismuth oxyhalides, highly stable semiconductors, exhibits remarkable photocatalytic activities (Photocatalysis is the acceleration of a chemical reaction by light energy, without consuming the photocatalyst).
The material is fabricated by means of a simple, cost-effective protocol that is carried out at room temperature, and without the need for harmful UV light.
The flower-like physical structure of bismuth oxyhalides forms an exceptionally large surface area for highly improved oxidation and “tailing” activity, even under dark conditions.
Extensive studies conducted by the company have demonstrated that the material’s mode of operation is fundamentally different from other commercially available photocatalysts due to its extremely efficient charge separation, which affects the amount — and lifespan — of the electron-hole pairs.
Catalife’s technologies are protected by three granted patents (WO2012066545A2, WO2015019348A2, WO2016125175A1), invented and developed by Catalife’s CTO, Hani Gnayem, PhD.
Advantages
- Activated by visible light (daylight and regular room light)
- Simple, low-cost synthesis process
- Environmentally friendly
- Noncarcinogenic
- Patented
Technology
The material is fabricated by means of a simple, cost-effective protocol that is carried out at room temperature, and without the need for harmful UV light.
The flower-like physical structure of bismuth oxyhalides forms an exceptionally large surface area for highly improved oxidation and “tailing” activity, even under dark conditions.
Extensive studies conducted by the company have demonstrated that the material’s mode of operation is fundamentally different from other commercially available photocatalysts due to its extremely efficient charge separation, which affects the amount — and lifespan — of the electron-hole pairs.
Catalife’s technologies are protected by three granted patents (WO2012066545A2, WO2015019348A2, WO2016125175A1), invented and developed by Catalife’s CTO, Hani Gnayem, PhD.
Advantages
- Activated by visible light (daylight and regular room light)
- Simple, low-cost synthesis process
- Environmentally friendly
- Noncarcinogenic
- Patented
Capabilities
Eliminates toxins, contaminants, and any airborne viruses, germs, bacteria or fungi
Disinfects and purifies polluted or contaminated indoor air.
Quickly oxidizes ethylene to extend shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and agricultural products
Neutralizes odors
Applications
Catalife contributes to health and environmental-related applications in diverse markets and sectors. The novel, patented technology can be incorporated into air filters, fabrics, wall paints, and surface coatings — anywhere airborne contaminants affect our health — to become self-cleaning agents that continuously destroy microorganisms and neutralize contaminants.
Automotive
improves air-filter efficacy to disinfect and purify the air inside cars, taxis, and other vehicles, eliminating airborne toxins and microorganisms
Public transportation
continuously disinfects and purifies the air and neutralizes odors in airplane cabins, buses, train and subway cars, and ship cabins
Commercial
disinfects and purifies the air and neutralizes odors in office buildings, hospitals/clinics, malls, schools, warehouses for greatly improved air quality
Residential
improves efficacy of air filters to disinfect and purify the air in homes and apartments
Advantages
Activated by visible light (daylight or standard artificial room illumination).
Rapid, complete
oxidation and
germicide rate
oxidation and
germicide rate
Nontoxic: less toxic
than table salt
than table salt
Environmentally
friendly, sustainable
friendly, sustainable
Low cost
About
Catalife is an Israeli start-up focused on the development of a unique family of highly effective materials for the purification and contaminants elimination of air, liquids, surfaces, and fabrics.
The invention and development are based on research performed by Catalife CTO Hani Gnayem, PhD, during his studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He developed and perfected a family of bismuth-oxyhalides-based materials that exhibit remarkable photocatalytic performance under visible light conditions. The materials provide exceptionally rapid oxidation of a wide range of organic pollutants and total elimination of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.
Catalife is located in the Casali Center of Applied Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Team
Yossi Smoler
CEO
Yossi Smoler was the former chief of the Open Innovation office with Samsung Israel. He also served as the director of the Israel Innovation Authority’s Technological Incubators Program and was CEO of various high-tech companies in Israel and abroad.
Yossi Smoler
CEO
Yossi Smoler was the former chief of the Open Innovation office with Samsung Israel. He also served as the director of the Israel Innovation Authority’s Technological Incubators Program and was CEO of various high-tech companies in Israel and abroad.
Hani Gnayem
PhD, CTO
Hani Gnayem, PhD, is a specialist in applied nanomaterials, semiconductor development, and sol-gel technologies. Inventor with four patents and more than 10 peer-reviewed papers. PhD, applied chemistry, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Hani Gnayem
PhD, CTO
Hani Gnayem, PhD, is a specialist in applied nanomaterials, semiconductor development, and sol-gel technologies. Inventor with four patents and more than 10 peer-reviewed papers. PhD, applied chemistry, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Prof. Yoel Sasson
Scientific Consultant
Prof. Yoel Sasson is professor (emeritus) of applied chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the incumbent of the Lester Aronberg Chair of Applied Chemistry. Visiting scientist and visiting professor at University of Waterloo (Ontario), Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of Paris-Sud, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Experimental Station of DuPont (Delaware).
Prof. Yoel Sasson
Scientific Consultant
Prof. Yoel Sasson is professor (emeritus) of applied chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the incumbent of the Lester Aronberg Chair of Applied Chemistry. Visiting scientist and visiting professor at University of Waterloo (Ontario), Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of Paris-Sud, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Experimental Station of DuPont (Delaware).
Sorel Rothschild
Product Manager
Sorel Rothschild has 35 years’ experience managing chemistry-related technologies. MSc, applied chemistry, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Sorel Rothschild
Product Manager
Sorel Rothschild has 35 years’ experience managing chemistry-related technologies. MSc, applied chemistry, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Razan Abbasi
Chemist
Razan Abbasi specializes in material chemistry as well as photocatalytic elimination and disinfection processes. MSc, chemistry and biology, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Razan Abbasi
Chemist
Razan Abbasi specializes in material chemistry as well as photocatalytic elimination and disinfection processes. MSc, chemistry and biology, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Board
Avi Shachar
Chairman
Avi Shachar
Chairman
Avi Shachar has been an industrialist and an entrepreneur in South Africa for 40 years. An angel investor in several start-ups over the past 10 years, with exceptional returns.
Yossi Smoler
Yossi Smoler
Yossi Smoler was the former chief of the Open Innovation office with Samsung Israel. He also served as the director of the Israel Innovation Authority’s Technological Incubators Program and was CEO of various high-tech companies in Israel and abroad.
Gil Hakim
Gil Hakim
Gil Hakim is the CEO of Armenta, an early-stage agritech company. Over 20 years of executive experience in biotech, medtech, and agritech companies, leading them from seed to IPO.
Prof. Yoel Sasson
Prof. Yoel Sasson
Prof. Yoel Sasson is professor (emeritus) of applied chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the incumbent of the Lester Aronberg Chair of Applied Chemistry. Visiting scientist and visiting professor at University of Waterloo (Ontario), Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of Paris-Sud, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Experimental Station of DuPont (Delaware).
Contact Us
Catalife
Casali Center of Applied Chemistry
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Givat Ram Campus
Jerusalem 91904, Israel