Metal-organic frameworks for sustainable pest control solutions
Calistair has developed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) capable of adsorbing and desorbing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), offering a sustainable solution for pest control by encapsulating and releasing pheromones over time.
Overview
Calistair's innovative development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) presents a breakthrough in pest control solutions. These MOFs can encapsulate and release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as pheromones, offering a long-lasting and sustainable release mechanism suitable for various environmental conditions. This technology aims to revolutionize the pest control industry by providing a more effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods through the controlled release of active compounds.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Advanced Adsorption and Desorption: MOFs can adsorb and desorb VOCs, including pheromones, over extended periods.
- Adaptability: The technology can be tailored to work under various humidity and temperature conditions, making it versatile for different environments.
- Customization: MOFs can be synthesized in different shapes to enhance performance in specific applications.
Applications:
- Pest control using encapsulated pheromones for targeted insect attraction or repellent release.
- Long-term VOC management in agricultural settings to improve crop protection.
Technology readiness level
The technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory environment. Ongoing tests involve ethanol, with future plans to test a range of VOCs in collaboration with potential clients to further refine and enhance the MOF's capabilities for commercial applications.
About Calistair
Founded in 2014, Calistair is a material science and chemical technology company specializing in innovative air purification and contaminant capture. Its core technology, the Calistair Technology, utilizes a proprietary non-thermal catalysis method integrated into modular reactors. These reactors combine honeycomb structures impregnated with advanced materials—such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—with UV-C activation. This process generates hydroxyl and superoxide radicals that effectively mineralize and destroy airborne biocontaminants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical pollutants, and viruses, including coronaviruses, without producing toxic by-products like ozone. The technology is designed for scalability and high-velocity airflow, allowing it to be retrofitted into ventilation systems or utilized in dedicated air purification units.
Calistair's solutions are engineered to improve safety standards in environments ranging from hospitals, laboratories, and cleanrooms to industrial buildings and public spaces. The company serves a global client base, including medical facilities requiring high particulate cleanliness standards and industrial sectors focused on emission reduction and gas purification. Since its inception, the company has received recognition for its contributions to public safety, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to advance its material science research for applications in energy storage, defense, and pharmaceutical sectors. Headquartered in France, Calistair maintains integrated R&D and manufacturing capabilities to support the implementation of its air decontamination technology across diverse industrial and medical applications.
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