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Spinoff story

Odor-Eliminating Shoe Inserts Rely on NASA-Tested Activated Carbon Cloth

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

The quest for clean air in space inspired a business school student to develop a new odor-eliminating shoe insert. The insert uses an activated carbon cloth that NASA tested for in-space air purification.