AquaChar Receives Unanimous Approval in Coral Gables
The City of Coral Gables voted unanimously to approve the AquaChar + OASIS water restoration proposal.
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The Technology
Not Standard Aquarium Charcoal.
AquaChar™ is a proprietary, engineered carbon material, built through a process we call Forged Carbon. It's designed to filter aquarium, pond, and hydroponic water more selectively and for longer than traditional activated carbon, while protecting the beneficial bacteria your ecosystem depends on.
The Process
How AquaChar Works
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Forged Carbon Process
Created through a proprietary, multi-stage process that transforms recycled hardwood into a hyper-porous carbon matrix, using a self-fueling, zero-emission forging process. Unlike standard activated carbon, which simply traps everything indiscriminately, AquaChar's structure is hyper-porous and selective, filtering out what's harmful while protecting the beneficial bacteria your tank or pond relies on.
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Long-Term pH Buffering + Clarity
AquaChar slowly releases hydroxides, stabilizing water chemistry without added chemicals. Its Forged Carbon structure captures clouding organics and micro-particles that other filters miss, keeping water clear naturally, for months at a time rather than days.
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Selective Filtration
AquaChar's Forged Carbon removes toxins, tannins, and harmful bacteria, while protecting and preserving the beneficial bacteria that traditional carbon wipes out. It supports life instead of just filtering it.
The Material
Aqua Graphene: The Material Behind It
Aqua Graphene is a hyper-structured carbon matrix, packed with microscopic pores that trap toxins, house beneficial microbes, and keep water clean longer.
Amphiphilic Structure
Both water-loving and water-repelling, allowing it to bind to a wide range of contaminants, from heavy metals and ammonia to PFAS and organic waste.
Next-Level Surface Chemistry
Each particle is engineered with precise oxygenation to boost microbial survival, target specific pollutants, and support long-term ecosystem health, all without synthetic chemicals.
Massive Surface Area = Maximum Power
With up to 2,600 m²/g of active surface, AquaChar becomes a mini-ecosystem where toxins are broken down and nutrients transformed.
Tailored, Proprietary Composition
Our carbon forging process creates a patented amphiphilic graphene structure, one that's impossible to replicate without infringing on our formulation.
Adapts to Any Environment
Whether cleaning water, supporting soil health, or stabilizing chemical interactions, AquaChar works across liquid and solid phases with unmatched stability.
Regenerative and Circular
After use, simply add it to your garden. AquaChar becomes a nutrient-rich amendment, turning filtration waste into soil restoration.
The Breakthrough
B.A.M.S.™ Technology
Our Hyper-Structured Carbon Matrix is activated with B.A.M.S.™ Technology, Biologically Active Microstructured Surface Conditioning, the breakthrough process that creates tiny electrostatically charged zones across the surface of our carbon. These charged zones act like molecular magnets, attracting:
Microplastics
PFAS (forever chemicals)
Glyphosate (like RoundUp)
But that's not all. These microstructured pores also create natural habitats for beneficial microbes to thrive, turning AquaChar into a living filtration ecosystem. Unlike traditional carbon filters that just trap contaminants, AquaChar helps break them down through biological action.
Why It Works
- Hydroxyl (-OH), carboxyl (-COOH), amine (-NH₂), and sulfonic (-SO₃H) groups are added to the surface.
- These boost electrostatic attraction and create a charged, active surface.
- Beneficial bacteria colonize the surface, forming biofilms that aid detoxification.
- Selective adsorption plus microbial regeneration equals next-level purification.
The Proof
Research & Testing
AquaChar has been independently verified by state-certified laboratories, leading universities, and peer-reviewed science, confirming both performance and safety.
State-Certified
Clean Water Testing LLC
- 100% removal of E. coli & coliform bacteria
- 97.67% lead reduction in just 45 minutes
- Significant reductions in glyphosate, arsenic, and phosphates
University Research
University of Miami, Mercury
- Removed Hg²⁺ ions in under 10 minutes
- No detectable mercury after treatment
University Research
University of Miami, Methane
- Confirmed methane adsorption under controlled lab conditions
- Potential to mitigate greenhouse gases alongside water purification
SEM Analysis
Iowa State University
- Verified AquaChar's unique heterogeneous, high-purity carbon microstructure
- Engineered for maximum adsorption
Peer-Reviewed
Nature Nanotechnology
- Double-blind, randomized, controlled human clinical trial
- Confirmed safety of AquaChar's material class at occupational exposure levels
- No acute respiratory or cardiovascular harm
Beyond The Tank
Water & Environmental Science
AquaChar's work extends beyond individual tanks and ponds, into real waterways, restoration projects, and the broader fight against water pollution.
OASIS AQUABOT: Summary of Project Intentions, Process, and Goals
Our waterways may look clean, but beneath the surface they're quietly struggling with runoff pollution.
Read the StoryThe Invisible Threat in Our Waterways, and What AquaChar Is Doing About It
Microplastics, mercury, and pesticides are often hidden threats in the water around us.
Read the StoryAquaChar Pilot: Healing Our Rivers and Reefs, One Microbe at a Time
Using AquaChar to boost fish health, water quality, and ecosystem resilience in real-world pilot programs.
Read the StorySee What Forged Carbon Can Do In Your Tank.
Backed by state-certified labs, leading universities, and peer-reviewed science, AquaChar is ready to work in your aquarium, pond, or hydroponic system.
