MeduSoil develops organic binders that utilize natural soil and water microorganisms to create cement-like bonds, enhancing soil consolidation and foundation strength. Their technology addresses high CO2 emissions and resource depletion associated with traditional synthetic binders by providing a sustainable solution that minimizes waste and protects groundwater.
Funding
$8.3M 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 construction binders rely on synthetic chemistry and petrochemicals, leading to the depletion of natural resources, groundwater contamination, and high CO2 emissions from energy-intensive processes. The industry also faces challenges in valorizing demolition and excavation waste, particularly fine particles, which can negatively impact the quality and performance of recycled building materials.
Solution
MeduSoil provides a range of organic binder products that utilize natural soil and water microorganisms to create cement-like bonds for earthworks and building applications. These binders leverage organic mineralization and polymerization to consolidate soil, strengthen foundations, and transform building waste into valuable resources. Medusoil's biocementation process uses ammonia to nurture microorganisms that precipitate minerals, which act as binders. The company's solutions offer a circular, zero-waste production model, reducing CO2 emissions by 55% and protecting soil and groundwater pH levels. Medusoil's organic mortar is designed for plastering and shotcrete applications, enabling the use of fine aggregates from demolition and excavation waste in recycled construction materials.
Target Audience
MeduSoil's primary customers include engineering consultants, contractors, and construction companies seeking sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for soil consolidation, foundation strengthening, erosion mitigation, and waste valorization.
Features
- Organic binders leveraging organic mineralization and polymerization
- Biocementation process using naturally occurring microorganisms
- Organic mortar for plastering and shotcrete applications with maximum grain size < 1 mm
- Up to 30% reduction in water consumption compared to traditional mortar
- Compressive strength >1.4 N/mm² (EN12504-2)
- Layer thickness: 5-15 mm for plastering, suitable for higher thickness in shotcrete applications
- Excellent bond strength for long-lasting durability and stability
- Zero-waste production model with nitrogen recycling for agricultural use
- pH-neutral biocementation process
- Suitable for various soil types, including clays and sandy gravels