Technology

Quantum Particle Technology — engineering water at the particle level

We don't just treat water — we transform it. Billions of nanobubbles and ultra-fine bubbles, combined with advanced harmonics and precision-infused gases, deliver measurable value across virtually any water-based application.

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An in-depth look at Quantum Particle Technology in motion — nanobubble generation, gas transfer, and real-time measurement.

The Science

Not all bubbles are created equal

The behavior of a bubble in water is determined almost entirely by its size. Visible bubbles rise and burst within seconds. Microbubbles persist longer but still dissipate. Ultra-fine nanobubbles — smaller than 100 nanometers, finer than the wavelength of visible light — behave according to entirely different physics.

They are invisible. They don't rise. They move horizontally through liquid via Brownian motion and remain suspended for weeks, even months. They are negatively charged, repel one another, and hold tremendous internal pressure. When they collapse, that pressure releases in a microscopic implosion — momentarily reaching thousands of degrees and several gigapascals, conditions extreme enough to split water into highly reactive hydroxyl radicals that oxidize contaminants and inactivate pathogens. Each bubble delivers its gas, and its reactive punch, exactly where it's needed.

This is the foundation of everything we do.

How It Works

Hydrodynamic cavitation, enhanced by spin flow

Our generators use a patented hydrodynamic cavitation process, enhanced by helical spin flow, to extend the cavitation region and maximize gas dissolution. By reducing pressure across the generator, we create vacuum cavities that separate gas particles into the water column. Centrifugal forces drive these particles into the pressurized flow — billions of ultra-fine bubbles form in a single pass, creating a dense, non-coalescing cloud that distributes evenly throughout the water body.

Stability

Ultra-fine nanobubbles remain in solution for weeks to months. They don't escape, they don't coalesce, and they don't lose potency.

Surface Charge

A negative surface charge causes bubbles to repel each other, preserving density and preventing the merging that limits other aeration methods.

Self-Pressurization

As bubble size decreases, internal pressure rises exponentially via surface tension — driving higher gas dissolution per Henry's Law.

Controlled Collapse

Self-pressurized bubbles release encapsulated gas exactly when and where it's needed, maintaining optimum dissolved-gas levels in real time.

Hydrodynamic cavitation process diagram showing how spin flow extends the cavitation region to form ultra-fine bubbles
Hydrodynamic cavitation enhanced by helical spin flow — vacuum cavities separate gas into the water column, forming billions of ultra-fine bubbles in a single pass.
pHure Feed process diagram illustrating natural CO₂ pH control through hyper-dissolved delivery
Hyper-dissolved CO₂ delivery (pHure Feed) — precise, inline gas dosing controls pH naturally, replacing hazardous acid feeds.

One Platform, Many Gases

A single Aquadei platform can deliver

Oxygen (O₂)

Aquaculture, agriculture, lake remediation, disinfection support.

Ozone (O₃)

Chemical-free disinfection — up to 3,000× faster than chlorine, with no harmful residuals.

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Natural pH control and chemical-free cleaning.

N₂, H₂ & Ambient Air

Specialized industrial and biological processes.

Performance

A new standard for gas-transfer efficiency

97–100%

CO₂ dissolution with virtually zero off-gas

>90%

Gas transfer efficiency for oxygen injection

Energy efficiency vs. traditional aeration

Up to 8×

Dissolved oxygen vs. standard methods

Up to 95%

Pure oxygen as ultra-fine nanobubbles

10–50 m

DO plume reach within one hour of injection

Backed by Research

Studied, validated, and deployed worldwide

Our technology has been refined over more than a decade through partnerships with leading research institutions and government labs. Our methods are protected by an extensive global patent portfolio, including U.S. Patents 10,052,596, 11,206,853, and 0,953,375 — alongside granted patents and pending applications across Canada, Australia, the European Union, India, and Chile.

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Aquadei Labs

Measurement and verification — not estimates

Using Malvern NanoSight NS300 nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) instruments, we measure the size, concentration, and Brownian behavior of every bubble population we generate. Real-time validation means our clients see exactly what their water contains.

Aquadei Labs provides NTA analysis services to research partners, industrial operators, and the broader nanobubble research community.

Built for Integration

Retrofit-ready, low-maintenance, scalable

Aquadei generators are designed to retrofit into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption. Inline spool design — no side streams, no moving parts in the flow path, no fouling diffusers. Whether you're working with a recirculating aquaculture system, a municipal water treatment plant, an irrigation network, a swimming pool, or a hydrocarbon recovery operation, our systems integrate quickly and operate reliably with very low maintenance. From compact portable units to fully engineered process skids, we scale to match the application.

Let's discuss your process

Free consultation. Real engineering answers.

Tell us about your water challenge. We'll review your process, share preliminary recommendations, and outline what an Aquadei deployment could look like for your operation — at no cost.

We typically respond within one business day.