Peroxygen Systems, Inc.

Peroxygen Systems Inc. is an Oak Ridge, Tennessee startup spun out of the University of Tennessee that has developed a breakthrough electrochemical process for on-site, on-demand hydrogen peroxide production. The company's patented catalytic technology produces hydrogen peroxide at roughly 50% lower cost than conventional industrial processes, eliminating the hazards and expense of transporting the chemical. Its primary target market is the wood-pulp industry, which consumes large quantities of hydrogen peroxide for bleaching, with development supported by ARPA-E funding and a licensing agreement with the UT Research Foundation.