Microvi MNE Enables Breakthrough for Low-Cost Water Reuse in Agriculture
Microvi Biotech Inc. announced today that their MicroNiche Engineering (MNE) platform technology was successfully utilized to develop a novel application for low-cost water reuse with applications in the fresh and fresh-cut produce industry.
Given constraints on freshwater in agricultural regions there is a drive to adopt sustainable water practices through water reuse. The fresh produce industry is one of the largest agricultural users of water with significant potential for water reuse.
Microvi MNE leverages engineered biocatalysts to safely and rapidly reduce the levels of dissolved organic and inorganic compounds in wash water under very low temperatures, without contributing solids or secondary wastes to the wash water.
“Agriculture accounts for approximately 80% of the nation’s water consumption. Finding solutions that address sustainability is critical. This project has shown that MNE is a breakthrough for providing cost effective options that drive towards a circular economy,” said Ameen Razavi, Chief Innovation Officer.
MNE enhances the energy efficiency and robustness of existing water treatment systems and provides high quality recycled water that substantially mitigates the risk of pathogens. Using MNE can reduce the cost barrier for adopting water reuse practices across a range of agricultural sectors contributing to increased food safety and furthering sustainable water reuse processes.
The Microvi MNE technology uses novel biocatalytic composites (MNE biocatalysts) that intensify and extend the life of biological processes, while maintaining a controlled population of microorganisms at a much higher density than existing technologies. Despite the complexity of the MNE biocatalysts themselves, the design and operation of the systems are simple with no complex process controls. In addition, Microvi MNE does not produce additional solids, and reduces energy and carbon requirements.
This work was funded through National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grant No. 2019-33610-29772.
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Microvi is a green technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that delivers next-generation biotechnologies for the water, wastewater and renewable chemical industries. Microvi offers commercial technologies around the world to reduce waste, increase productivity and provide disruptive economics across the value chain. Learn more at microvi.com.
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