Results
Proof of concept
The technology has been validated at laboratory scale in both municipal and mining wastewater. All results below are lab-scale; pilot validation is the next step.
Municipal wastewater
3×higher biological activity than conventional systems
Up to 75%reduction in infrastructure footprint
Up to 40%less sludge, by eliminating excess biomass generated for sludge wasting
~100 mgP/Lphosphorus-rich streams produced without additional unit processes
Mining wastewater
2–3×higher sulfate removal rates, enabling smaller reactor volumes
95–100%recovery of dissolved metals (e.g. Cu, Zn, Ni, Co, rare earth elements)
Up to 85%less waste sludge than non-entrapped sulfate-reducing bacteria systems
Stableunder low pH, high metal conditions, and temperature and environmental fluctuations
Next: pilot validation
We are now advancing the technology readiness level through pilot demonstrations. Pilot partners help shape how the technology is tested and deployed in real operating conditions.
Interested in a pilot or co-development partnership?
We are looking for industry partners to take this technology from the lab to pilot scale. Partners gain early access and preferential positioning in future commercialisation.