The Technology

The

Technology.

Harnessing Nobel Prize-winning nanoscience to revolutionize the water industry

Ahbstra are the first to commercialize a large-scale water harvester using Metal Organic Frameworks

The Science:

Metal Organic Frameworks

MOFs are ultra-porous crystalline structures made from metal ions linked by organic molecules.

Each gram has the internal surface area of a football field, enabling them to capture and release water rapidly, even in desert-dry air.

In 2025, Prof. Omar Yaghi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of MOFs. Their unique structure makes them one of the most promising materials in the field of water harvesting and Ahbstra is leading the race to unlock their full potential.

Patented Mechanism:

Suspended MOF Particle Reactor

The system uses airflow passing through a rotating drum to suspend millions of MOF granules in an air stream.
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This motion allows the whole surface of every granule to interact with the air, ensuring rapid heat and moisture transfer for fast, and efficient water generation.

Ahbstra’s proprietary technology is safeguarded by international patents across water-stressed regions, ensuring lasting leadership in atmospheric water generation.

The Science:

Metal Organic Frameworks

MOFs are ultra-porous crystalline structure made from metal ions linked by organic molecules.

Each gram has the internal surface area of a football field, enabling them to capture and release water rapidly, even in desert-dry air.

In 2025, Prof. Omar Yaghi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of MOFs. Their unique structure makes them one of the most promising materials in the field of water harvesting and Ahbstra is leading the race to unlock their full potential.

Patented Mechanism:

Suspended MOF Particle Reactor

The Ahbstra ARK Advantage

Pure, clean drinking water

The ARK's Suspended MOF Particle Reactor lets fine airborne particles pass through without entering the water stream, producing water that’s cleaner than tap, well, or competitor systems where dust can settle into the supply — with no microplastics and no PFAs.

3 - 5 times more water output

Unlike dewpoint machines that must cool air until condensation forms, MOFs capture water molecules directly from the air. By avoiding energy-intensive cooling, the ARK delivers significantly higher water output.

Operates in dry climates

MOFs trap water from air even at very low humidity. As the first large-scale MOF-based water harvester, the Ahbstra ARK can operate at 10% humidity and unlock water production in climates where dewpoint systems cannot function.

Reliable, low maintenance design

In the Suspended Particle Reactor, MOF granules gently rub against each other, preventing dust buildup and keeping the active surface of the MOF clean. Competing systems allow dust to settle and clog, requiring frequent manual maintenance and filter changes.

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Designed Through World-Class Collaboration

Ahbstra partnered with Cambridge Consultants, a global leader in fluid mechanics and precision engineering, to bring the technology from concept to production.

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Designed Through World-Class Collaboration

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Compare the ARK to
Traditional Systems

Compare the ARK to
Other MOF Systems