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MBfR Hydrogen-Based Membrane Biofilm Reactor Devices
Applied Process Technology, Inc.Applied's HiPOx andPulseOx technologies are based on oxidation chemistry, essentially the breakdown of solvent and petroleum contaminants by adding oxygen molecules
•Comparison Chart: Liquid Phase Contaminant Removal Processes
The extremely innovative membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) is an autotrophic biological reduction process that can reduce oxidized contaminants, including nitrate, perchlorate and chlorinated solvents in drinking water, wastewater, water reuse and environmental remediation applications. With the unique MBfR technology, hydrogen gas is fed through the bore of hollow fibers as contaminated water runs along the outside of the fibers. As the hydrogen diffuses through the membranes, it serves as an electron donor for growth of a naturally occurring biolfilm on the outside of the hollow fibers, which in turn reduces or destroys oxidized contaminants in the water.
The MBfR is in the advanced stages of development and has demonstrated an ability to reduce nitrate, perchlorate, and halogenated solvents such as TCE, TCP and DBCP to extremely low or non-detect levels. What's more, unlike competing technologies such as reverse osmosis and ion exchange, the MBfR does not produce waste concentrates that require disposal or further treatment.
The MBfR technology boasts high efficiency, safe operation, cost-effectiveness.
Applied has licensed the MBfR from Northwestern University, will further develop, and fully commercialize this innovative technology. We believe there will be many exciting applications. If you would like to explore whether the MBfR technology is right for your needs, please contact us.
