Hydrophis utilizes low-energy chemical precipitation to convert bulk CO2 gas and desalination waste brine into high-purity mineral products for industrial applications. This process addresses the environmental impact of CO2 emissions and desalination waste by creating sustainable materials that can be integrated into existing supply chains.
Funding
$630K 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
Desalination processes generate large volumes of waste brine, posing environmental challenges due to its high salt concentration and potential for disrupting marine ecosystems. Simultaneously, industrial processes release significant amounts of CO2, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Solution
Hydrophis offers a solution that addresses both of these environmental concerns by converting waste desalination brine and CO2 gas into high-purity mineral products. Utilizing a low-energy chemical precipitation process, Hydrophis transforms these waste streams into valuable resources for various industrial applications. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact of desalination and CO2 emissions but also creates a circular economy by integrating waste products into existing supply chains as sustainable materials. The process is designed for easy retrofitting to existing desalination plants, enabling scalable and profitable CO2 utilization.
Target Audience
Hydrophis serves industries including technical ceramics, water treatment, flame retardants, biochar panels, glass manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
Features
- Low-energy chemical precipitation process for mineral production.
- Utilizes waste desalination brine and CO2 gas as primary feedstocks.
- Production of ultra-white metal carbonates and hydroxides.
- Consistent product composition across batches and locations.
- Potential for integration with existing desalination infrastructure.
- Reduces product footprint by at least 75% compared to traditional extraction methods.
- Proprietary carbonation process utilizes up to 0.4 tonnes of CO₂ for every tonne of minerals produced.