The startup develops a technology that converts biogenic waste, such as manure and food scraps, into carbon-rich biochar through a pyrolysis process. This approach enables nutrient recovery, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and sequesters carbon, contributing to environmental sustainability and improved public health.
Funding
$3.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current waste management systems for biogenic resources like manure, food scraps, and human waste often lead to greenhouse gas emissions, pathogen contamination, and inefficient nutrient cycling. Centralized wastewater treatment systems are expensive to implement and maintain, particularly in developing regions and humanitarian crisis settings. Existing disposal methods for menstrual hygiene products also pose environmental and health challenges.
Solution
Biomass Controls provides decentralized thermal treatment solutions that convert high-moisture biogenic waste into valuable resources, including pathogen-free biochar, thermal energy, and reusable water. Their patented Biogenic Refinery employs a thermochemical pyrolysis process to rapidly refine sanitation, agricultural, and food outputs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering carbon. The Biogenic Refinery is scalable for communities of 10 to 50,000 people, transportable in a shipping container, and can process up to one ton of material per day. The company's KELV°N® architecture provides real-time data analytics and remote monitoring for optimized system performance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes municipalities, agricultural operations, sanitation providers, and humanitarian organizations seeking decentralized, sustainable waste management and resource recovery solutions.
Features
- Patented Biogenic Refinery technology for thermochemical treatment of high-moisture biogenic resources
- Modular and transportable design for rapid deployment and scalability
- Pyrolysis process that destroys pathogens and reduces waste volume by over 90%
- Production of biochar for soil amendment, odor control, and water filtration
- KELV°N® software platform for remote performance monitoring, data analytics, and KPI reporting
- Integration of thermal energy recovery for pasteurization, feedstock drying, and electricity generation
- Solutions for decentralized sanitation, nutrient recovery, and menstrual hygiene product disposal
- Patents related to thermal energy reuse, process efficiency, and air emission reduction