A new generation of oxidation-reduction water treatment
AQUARedox® is a next-generation granular treatment medium combining copper-coated and zinc-coated activated carbon to create an electrochemically active oxidation-reduction environment.
AQUARedox® integrates two complementary carbon-based components: 70% copper-coated activated carbon acting primarily as the cathodic component and 30% zinc-coated activated carbon acting primarily as the anodic component. When water passes through the media bed, the electrical-potential difference between zinc and copper promotes electron transfer. Zinc donates electrons through oxidation, while copper-containing sites participate in reduction reactions. At the same time, the activated-carbon base adsorbs organic compounds and provides an extensive surface for redox reactions. This combination of electrochemical activity and adsorption is intended to support the reduction or transformation of selected metals, organic contaminants, disinfectant by-products and microorganisms. AQUARedox® can be used in municipal, residential, commercial and industrial treatment systems, subject to water-specific performance validation.
Adsorption + electron transfer / One integrated media
One redox media.
Multiple water-treatment applications.
AQUARedox® can be incorporated into pressure-vessel, point-of-entry and point-of-use filtration systems. Performance depends on contaminant concentration, water chemistry, contact conditions and downstream treatment requirements.
Drinking-Water Treatment
Municipal, residential and commercial treatment of selected metals, organics and disinfectant by-products.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Redox-assisted treatment and adsorption of selected metals, organic compounds and industrial contaminants.
Cooling-Water Treatment
Treatment support for organic loading, biofilm control and corrosion-management programs.
RO and Membrane Pretreatment
Reduction of selected foulants and oxidant residuals before membrane systems.
Aquaculture and Agriculture
Water-quality improvement for aquaculture, irrigation and agricultural water systems.
Point-of-Entry and Point-of-Use Systems
Compact treatment configurations for individual buildings, outlets and process lines.
Four treatment functions engineered into one media
Anodic electron donation
Zinc-coated activated carbon acts as the anodic component. Zinc oxidation releases electrons that drive reduction reactions within the media bed.
Cathodic reduction surface
Copper-coated activated carbon provides conductive cathodic sites that accept electrons and support electrochemical reduction processes.
High-surface-area adsorption
The activated-coconut-carbon base adsorbs selected organic compounds, VOCs and disinfection by-products while concentrating contaminants near active redox sites.
Integrated oxidation-reduction environment
The copper-zinc potential difference creates an electrochemically active environment that supports contaminant transformation without requiring an external electrical power supply.
Electron transfer at the heart of water treatment
AQUARedox® uses galvanic interaction between zinc and copper surfaces, combined with activated-carbon adsorption, to create a multi-mechanism treatment environment.
- Anodic Oxidation – Zinc releases electrons and forms dissolved or surface-bound zinc species.
- Cathodic Reduction – Electrons move toward copper-containing cathodic sites, where reduction reactions can occur.
- Contaminant Adsorption – Activated carbon captures selected organic molecules and brings them into contact with electrochemically active surfaces.
- Regenerable Media Operation – Accumulated solids and adsorbed contaminants can be partially removed through backwashing and the specified Oxydes-P recharging process.
Backwash, Recharge and Rinse
AQUARedox® is designed for periodic backwashing and recharging with Oxydes-P solution to remove accumulated solids and restore treatment performance.
Step 1: Backwash
Backwash the AQUARedox® pressure vessel to loosen the media bed and discharge accumulated dirt and precipitated contaminants.
Published duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
Step 2: Recharge
Introduce the specified Oxydes-P solution into the AQUARedox® vessel and circulate or soak it according to the approved regeneration procedure.
Brochure concentration: 5% Oxydes-P solution | Contact time: Approx. 30 minutes
Step 3: Rinse
Rinse the media thoroughly with clean water to remove residual regeneration solution and released contaminants.
Published duration: Approximately 10 minutes or until the required rinse-water quality is achieved.
Step 4: Return to Service
Confirm acceptable pH, ORP, turbidity, metal residuals and regenerant clearance before returning the system to service.
Safety Note: Follow current Oxydes-P SDS instructions and use suitable PPE.
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