FIELD: substance treatment methods. ^ SUBSTANCE: particles composed either of a single element selected from group consisting of silicon, titanium, nickel, and samarium or of carbon fluoride are arranged relative to each other such as to enhance wave energy intrinsic to element or carbon fluoride in order to create power field between particles wherein energy is concentrated. Resulting activating structure is capable of generating hydrogen by liberating it from hydrogen bonds of water or hydrocarbons and also capable of removing injurious substances from gas under no external energy supply conditions. Invention is appropriate for use in food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical industries, and agriculture. ^ EFFECT: expanded substance treatment possibilities. ^ 55 cl, 23 dwg, 4 tbl, 29 ex