No, it is a natural phenomenon occurring in a controlled setting. It's surprising and amazing bionanotechnology!

NanoFreeze’s ice can be produced using a refrigerator  between 4 ºC (39.2ºF) to 2 ºC (35.6ºF), regular ice needs a freezer between -14 ºC (6.8ºF) to - 18 ºC (-0.4ºF). Under the same conditions, a volume of NanoFreeze ice will remain in solid-state almost twice as long as regular ice.

Current refrigeration methods are based on compressed gases,  because of extreme temperatures, gases are hazardous to the ozone layer. This method uses a compressor in order to decrease gas temperature. Gas keeps its natural state and temperature, keeping the fridge at a lower temperature.

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NanoFreeze uses a passive refrigeration system where the fridge's temperature cools inside by using the heat exchange principle. NanoFreeze’s ice gains temperature slowly, maintaining goods below 8 ºC (46.4ºF) for up to 72 hours without any additional energy.

Under the same conditions, NanoFreeze’s bionanotechnology will take twice as long as regular ice to melt. Under certain ambient conditions, NanoFreeze’s ice lasts an hour, while regular ice will only last 25 minutes.

When the NanoFreeze bionanotechnology is used in the NanoFreeze’s portable fridge, ice can last up to 3 days.

NanoFreeze’s bionanotechnology is created using biomolecules for the nucleation of ice and nanocompounds that promote thermal stability. Best of all, energy consumption is lowered by approximately 80 %, as less amount of energy is needed to reach freezing point, and the ice can last up to 3 days without any other external energy. 

Ice formation happens when water molecules gather into tiny clusters and define crystal structures; this process is called nucleation. Our technology introduces bionanocompounds to allow the process to occur at 2ºC. So, yes, we can freeze water even at  2ºC (35.6 ºF)

No, we do not use bacteria or other living microorganisms in our bionanotechnology.

No, we freeze at 2ºC (35.6ºF), meaning that cold temperature is needed as a starting point. 

NanoFreeze can save energy consumption significantly because less energy is needed to create and preserve ice. This ice is more stable and can last longer, as it has a higher melting point.

No, you can’t. Our technology contains biomolecules and nanostructures that hasn't been reported as edible. However, when the fluid is properly encapsulated you can use it in spirits, soft drinks, water, whatever strikes your fancy! 

The NanoFridge uses biodegradable material insulation, looking forward to creating products taking into account sustainability and circularity principles to diminish and even avoid any environmental impact. When the product fulfill its life shelf, we recover the materials and with recyclable suppliers, we recycle the materials to create new products.