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Biosorb

A bio-based filter for the cleanup of water containing heavy metals and phytosanitary pollutants

October 2019
Gallery Biosorb 1
Gallery Biosorb 1
01.

Identification

Biosorb filters water not requiring the use of dangerous chemical products and generate economical and operational values to the customer.

Trees are protecting themselves by storing the heavy metals in their bark and by biomimicry, Biosorb use these natural properties producing a water filter made out of flax and wood bark. The fineness of flax fiber drains the water to the bark granules in an efficient way, pollutants are then caught by the bark and the water gets out cleaned. Compared to the current technologies (ion exchange resins), Biosorb is a cheap, efficient, and 100% biobased solution.

Label Date October 24, 2019
From France
Maturity stage Prototype testing in the real world
Looking For Visibility ; Partnership
02.

The environmental benefits

  • Replaces petrochemicals resins that are non renewable ressources
  • Save the use and the transformation of 120 kt of petrol
  • Filtration media is 100% biobased
03.

The Financial benefits

  • The cost will be at a level of 2-5€/m3 when a ion exchange resin technology costs between 7-15€/m3
04.

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Company Profile

Eco-Technilin

Eco-Technilin is the leading supplier of natural fiber solutions with its wide range of products.

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Headquarters 76190 Yvetot, France
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