Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants

BioLargo a cleantech and life sciences innovation company has developed an iodine based Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Process (I-EAOP) that has the capability to disinfect microorganisms and disintegrate emerging contaminants. The working principles and basic components of this technology has been tested successfully. Optimization of process and integration of data acquisition and control system will make it market ready to benefit numerous domestic and industrial users to recover wastewater by minimizing requirement of operators. BioLargo is collaborating with Centre for Energy Research & Clean Unconventional Technology Solutions (CERCUTS), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) through this project to advance the understanding of this new technology. The reactor based on this new technology will be prototyped using advanced manufacturing and system integration techniques with sensors and data logging systems to evaluate and optimize the system. Data logging of AOP system integration will allow monitoring and control of the process parameters in real-time, detect any issues, and optimize the system performance upon commercialization. Upon completion of this project, BioLargo will have a wastewater reclamation unit integrated with sensors to monitor and control the process ready for commercial deployment. This advanced water decontamination system is expected to yield to significant revenue for the company as well as the potential for creation of positions in manufacturing and sales/marketing.