How Infrared-Irradiated Humid Air Alters Water Properties: Evidence from an Experimental Study
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Introduction
Recent research has focused on how non-chemical technologies can influence the fundamental properties of water. A study by Yablonskaya et al. (2021), published in Water, examined the effects of infrared-irradiated humid air on the physicochemical characteristics of aqueous solutions. The aim was to determine whether this treatment induces traits similar to those of exclusion zone (EZ) water, which is known for its structured molecular behavior.
The Intervention
The study used the NanoVi Exo device (Eng3 Corporation, Seattle, WA, USA), which produces humid air from pure distilled water. The process included:
- Humidifying ambient air with 1–10 μm water particles;
- Irradiating this humid air with infrared light (~4000 nm);
- Exposing bulk water samples to the irradiated humid air.
The system consisted of a humidifier, an excitation unit with infrared LEDs, and a control unit. The humidified air (70–85% humidity) passed through a quartz tube surrounded by infrared-emitting LEDs. For control conditions, the same humidified air was used without infrared exposure.
Results
After treatment with infrared-irradiated humid air:
- Redox potential and surface tension decreased in deionized and mineral water samples;
- Dielectric constant increased in these samples;
- Carbonate and phosphate buffers showed improved resistance to acidification and leaching.
These effects were not observed in samples treated with non-irradiated humid air, indicating the critical role of infrared radiation in triggering these changes.
Authors’ Conclusions
The authors suggest that infrared-irradiated humid air acts as a physical signal carrier capable of modifying water’s internal structure and behavior. The observed changes—including those in surface tension, dielectric constant, and buffering capacity—are consistent with features of exclusion zone (EZ) water and dissipative structures in aqueous media. These findings support further research into potential biological and environmental applications of this technology.
Reference: Yablonskaya O, Voeikov V, Buravleva E, Trofimov A, Novikov K. Physicochemical Effects of Humid Air Treated with Infrared Radiation on Aqueous Solutions. Water. 2021; 14;13(10):1370. doi: 10.3390/w13101370.
