Glanris produces a sustainable hybrid filtration media that effectively removes organic compounds and heavy metals from water through a unique combination of adsorption and filtration techniques. This low-cost solution meets the urgent demand for efficient water purification in industrial and municipal applications.
Funding
$10.9M 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
Traditional water filtration methods often struggle to efficiently remove both organic compounds and heavy metals, requiring multiple treatment steps or specialized materials. Many existing filtration media rely on unsustainable materials like coal-based activated carbon or petroleum-based ion exchange resins, contributing to environmental pollution. Furthermore, the disposal of agricultural waste, such as rice husks, through burning or landfilling releases significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Solution
Glanris provides a sustainable and economical hybrid filtration media, Biocarbon, derived from rice husks, the world's largest agricultural waste. Through a patented low-energy pyrolysis process, Glanris transforms rice husks into a designer biochar that uniquely combines adsorption and filtration techniques to remove both organic and metal contaminants from water. This drop-in solution replaces existing filtration media in industrial and municipal applications, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods. By utilizing rice husks, Glanris sequesters carbon, mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes a circular economy. The resulting Biocarbon can also be used in cement and concrete production, further reducing carbon footprints in the built environment.
Target Audience
Glanris serves municipal water treatment facilities, industrial wastewater treatment plants, construction companies, and environmental remediation firms seeking sustainable and cost-effective solutions for water filtration, carbon sequestration, and green building materials.
Features
- Biocarbon media made from pyrolyzed rice husks, a sustainable and abundant agricultural waste product
- Patented clean-tech process using less energy than typical biochar pyrolysis
- Dual functionality for removing both organic and metal contaminants from water
- Drop-in replacement for existing filtration systems, requiring no equipment changes
- Effective metal removal in the presence of oils, grease, and organics
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification for drinking water applications
- Can be used as a binder or aggregate in cement and concrete, reducing carbon footprint and improving strength
- Carbon-negative production process, removing 1.12 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere for every ton of Biocarbon produced