About X-Coral
X-Coral is built on the belief that the solutions to ocean pollution already exist within the ocean itself. By harnessing the minerals naturally present in seawater, we aim to develop a multistage electrochemical process that forms coral-like mineral structures capable of trapping and encapsulating microplastics. These crystals then settle safely on the seafloor, improving substrate quality and supporting new marine growth.
Our mission is to prove that technology and nature can work together to reverse the damage caused by decades of marine pollution. X-Coral’s goal is to build an autonomous, self-powered network of buoys that not only clean the oceans but also help regenerate them; turning waste into the foundation for new life.
Over 1 million tonnes of microplastics suspended in surface waters.
Up to 35,000 microplastic particles per km² found in coastal waters
95% of waste is plastic, making it one of the most polluted seas in the world.
Up to 4,000 microplastic particles per cubic meter of seawater detected near major river mouths.
Growth Targets
7 x
Core Research & Engineering Team Recruited by 2026
We’re assembling a multidisciplinary team of scientists, electrochemists, and marine engineers to prove the X-Coral concept and develop scalable, autonomous systems.
$1m
Seed Funding Raised by 2027
One of our main short-term goals is to secure the capital required to build, test, and refine a fully functional X-Coral prototype capable of growing mineral coral structures in real-world conditions.
3 x
Successful Pilot Deployments by 2030
Three live ocean trials to validate our coral-growth process, measure microplastic capture, and collect data for environmental impact certification.
What powers the x-coral?
The X-Coral is designed to operate autonomously, navigating the world’s oceans via satellite guidance while also serving as a refuge buoy for anyone stranded at sea.
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In the calm sunny waters the unit relies on its solar panels to create electricity.
Ocean Drift & Currents
Solar Electricity
On-board Computer
In clear weather, sunlight becomes the unit’s quiet engine. High-efficiency solar panels feed the internal power system, driving the electrochemical chambers, navigation controls, and data sensors. This steady solar supply keeps X-Coral working continuously, even on long, drifting journeys across open water.
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In bad weather, waves create electricity through onboard kinetic energy converters.
Kinetic Energy
Positioning System
Stable Design
During rough weather, wave motion powers the onboard kinetic energy converters, turning turbulence into usable electricity. Small directional motors automatically correct the unit’s heading, much like a ship’s dynamic positioning system, ensuring X-Coral stays on course even in incremental, shifting conditions.
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Coral; powered by ocean water.
Bio-coral
Electro-chemical Process
Insoluble
The electro-chemical process inside X-Coral is a controlled sequence of reactions that coax the natural minerals in seawater into forming stable, coral-like crystal structures.
The system adjusts voltage, flow, and mineral concentration in stages, guiding the water through chambers where ions reorganise and bind to suspended microplastics. It’s less about one reaction and more about a guided environment that encourages the right chemistry to happen. The result is a dense, non-soluble crystal composite that locks away contaminants and safely sinks to the seafloor.
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