Most people don't pay attention to how water is made safe for consumption; they just want to turn on the faucet, fill their cup, and drink without thinking. Yet, how water becomes safe to drink is a much larger issue than most people realise; And that's exactly why we built Phoenix Gravity around a nano adsorption water filter.
After you learn the scientific processes involved in nano-adsorption filters, you'll never look at a basic pitcher filtration system the same way again.
First, What Even Is Adsorption?
Most people confuse absorption with adsorption. Here is a clear distinction between the two:
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Absorption is like a sponge; when it absorbs water, there is water stored inside the sponge.
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Adsorption is a surface process whereby contaminants are drawn to a material and then attach to the surface of that material like a magnet. Some of the contaminants or chemicals attracted to the surface of a nano-adsorption water filter are chlorine, PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and many more. All of these contaminants will be attached to the filter when you fill your glass of water!
That's how our nano adsorption water filter works effectively. The "nano" factor is where there is a large difference.
Why "Nano" Changes Everything
Think of taking the surface area of half a dozen tennis courts and crushing it down into a package smaller than your thumb. That's essentially what happens at the nanoscale.
When carbon is manufactured at this micro level, the surface area of carbon is increased dramatically. More surface area equals more "sticky" sites for contaminants to stick to, resulting in much quicker, more complete filtration of water, less energy used, and no waste.
This nano adsorption technology will revolutionize the way we filter our drinking water, thus making our homes cleaner and healthier.
What Does It Actually Remove?
Our nano adsorption water filter systems remove the most common contaminants found in drinking water.
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Chlorine and its byproducts - trihalomethanes, which are the chemicals formed during processing and treating the municipal water supply.
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PFAS - The “forever” chemicals that are not broken down or degraded.
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Heavy metals - such as lead, arsenic, and mercury.
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Microplastics
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Pharmaceuticals - there are a growing number of pharmaceuticals in your tap water.
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
We take great pride in our filter's ability to retain minerals that your body needs, specifically calcium, magnesium, and potassium, while removing impurities through carbon adsorption. These minerals do not bond with the carbon surface and are allowed to freely flow into your glass. Nano filtration removes only unwanted contaminants through selective adsorption.
Why We Use Coconut Shell Carbon
Many filter companies do not inform consumers about the difference between various types of activated carbon. In addition to being food safe and renewable, coconut shell activated carbon is a superior choice for drinking water filtration because it naturally contains a denser pore structure than coal-based or wood-based activated carbons and creates an extremely high density of adsorption sites when engineered at the nano level.
Numerous inexpensive filtration systems utilize cheaper activated carbon sources (such as wood or coal), which results in fewer bonding sites, less reliability, and more contaminants passing through. Our commitment to providing the highest level of quality means we will never compromise on our choice of filtration media.
How Phoenix Gravity Puts This to Work
Understanding how nano adsorption works is one thing. Making it usable in daily life is another. That’s the goal of our Phoenix Gravity Water Filter.
This is how a glass of water will flow through our system.
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Mechanical filtration - Sediments and microplastics are removed first.
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Nano absorption - Chemicals will adhere to the coconut shell carbon block filter at the nano level.
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No electricity is needed; no plumbing is needed; No water wasted; Does not leach out any minerals; Just clean, balanced water at around $0.05 per gallon for 12 months.
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This is all made of AISI 304 stainless steel - no plastics that may leach into your water; it fits conveniently on your countertop; and it works every day of the year without noise.
We have developed this and will give you a warranty for 10 years, along with a 100-Day guarantee of satisfaction.
Why This Matters Right Now
Old water pipes; Agricultural runoff, PFAS contamination; Almost everywhere you get your water from a tap, the majority of cities and states have contamination issues. Municipal Treatment Plans cannot effectively treat these contaminations anymore.
Nano Adsorption Technology is not a new idea, as it has been utilized since the beginning of time with Activated Carbon Filters. The thing that really makes it new is its availability as a compact, affordable gravity-fed home filter.
You won't have to spend thousands of dollars or install a whole house system, but instead, you will have a Nano Adsorption Water Filter sitting on your counter performing its duties quietly while you go about your day.
The Bottom Line
The difference between water that is truly clean (not just clear) and clear water only lies in the technology. A Nano Adsorption Water Filter removes the most important contaminants while still allowing the beneficial minerals your body needs to pass through. It is affordable, efficient, and designed for real families and real homes.
At Phoenix Gravity, we created our filters because we believe everyone should know what is in their water, and should feel comfortable drinking every time they take a sip.
Are you ready to make the switch? Contact Phoenix Gravity today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is nano adsorption technology, and how does it differ from typical filtration?
Nano adsorption works by using small pieces of carbon material to chemically grab physical particles that are small enough to pass through the filter but are harmful or toxic (PFAS, heavy metals, chemicals) on a molecular level.
Q2. Will nano adsorption remove natural and beneficial minerals?
No, Nano adsorption will only take out the bad; good minerals such as calcium and magnesium will still go through the filter, while reverse osmosis takes out all of the good along with the bad.
Q3. How do nano adsorbents perform with respect to PFAS and forever chemicals?
These systems work very well against PFAS "forever chemicals." Just make sure you purchase the product with the proper lab testing.