Ozone is an effective and environmentally friendly disinfectant. With the help of a boron-doped diamond layer it can be generated electrolytically directly from water. This method is fast, safe and allows an exact dosage.

Within the framework of the "MIKROOZON" project, funded by the state of Schleswig-Holstein, a miniaturized ozone generator with integrated sensor technology and microprocessor-based control is being developed. It is to be used for the regular disinfection of small and household appliances, shower-toilets or beverage dispensers. Device manufacturers can easily integrate the generator into their systems and thus develop individual hygiene solutions for their customers. Fraunhofer ISIT contributes the electrode substrates of the electrolysis cell and a sensor chip to the ozone generator. This chip monitors the parameters mass flow, temperature and conductivity. A control unit processes the measured data and controls the ozone production of the MIKROOZON cell in order to optimize the operating conditions and extend the life of the cell.

In addition to Fraunhofer ISIT, GO Systemelektronik GmbH and CONDIAS GmbH are involved in MIKROOZON.