Bionrec provides bio‑decontamination systems that use specialized bacteria to break down hydrocarbons in soils, industrial structures and oil‑filled power cables. Their ODB platform targets long‑, medium‑ and short‑chain aliphatic hydrocarbons as well as aromatic and chlorinated pollutants without toxic chemicals. The solution offers a sustainable, net‑zero cleaning process for oil contamination in energy and industrial applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Hydrocarbon-contaminated materials, such as oils and solvents, pose significant environmental challenges and require effective, sustainable decontamination methods. Traditional cleaning processes often involve harsh chemicals or inefficient physical removal, leading to secondary pollution or incomplete remediation.
Solution
Bionrec offers a cleantech solution utilizing a proprietary ODB System that employs naturally selected bacteria for the biodegradation of hydrocarbon contaminants. This biotechnology-driven approach provides a net-zero, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chemical cleaning methods. The system is designed to effectively decontaminate a range of materials, including industrial installations, soil, and electrical cables, by leveraging the inherent capabilities of specialized microbial consortia.
Target Audience
Bionrec targets industrial sectors requiring the decontamination of hydrocarbon-laden materials, including energy utilities, manufacturing, and environmental remediation services.
Features
- Biodegradation of long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (e.g., lubricant oils, insulating oils).
- Remediation of medium-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (e.g., diesel, heating oil, kerosene).
- Treatment of short-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (e.g., gasoline, solvents).
- Capability to degrade organic aromatic compounds (BTEX) and polyaromatic compounds (HAP).
- Degradation of non-volatile chlorinated compounds (Dioxins) and volatile aliphatic chlorinated compounds (MTBE, ETBE, Chlorinated solvents).
- Utilizes naturally selected bacteria with high biodegradation capabilities for petroleum refining and synthetic hydrocarbons.
- Operates as a natural, environmentally friendly process with no toxic chemical byproducts.
- Applicable for bio-decontamination of soil, industrial structures, and oil-containing electrical cables.