Light Driven Waste Remediation System Utilizing Phototrophic Bacteria

Micro-Bac International, Inc.

Round Rock, TX
 

This SBIR project resulted in a new system for the treatment of wastewater based upon the metabolic activity of phototrophic bacteria

• This system requires no aeration, uses sunlight as an energy source, and does not generate carbon monoxide.  It also offers significant advantages over conventional aerobic or anaerobic waste treatment systems in terms of flexibility, safety, cost effectiveness and performance
• In geographical areas with adequate amounts of sunlight, this system is considerably more cost-effective than traditional activated sludge aerobic systems

• Micro-Bac International, Inc.^SM in its Central Texas research laboratories has developed and manufactured this microbial biotechnology for the successful treatment of wastewater systems.  Micro-Bac’s natural biological solutions are comprised of a proprietary combination of bacteria used to accelerate the natural degradation of wastes in wastewater systems, ponds and lagoons, as well as food processing and animal waste collection systems
• Currently Micro-Bac International, Inc. is actively pursuing a contract with a Brazilian multinational glass producer to manufacture and distribute the treatment cells.  The microorganisms developed as part of the NASA SBIR contract are being presently sold as a liquid product, Mega-Bac TF^TM. 

Mega-Bac TF^TM  works on the degradation of fat, oil, fecal material and other biologically derived wastes.  The metabolic processes of Mega-Bac TF^TM produce the enzymes necessary for degrading septic wastes and reducing odor.  Sales of this product are in excess of $350,000 at the present time

• Applications of this system are numerous, because water purity is of increasing concern for drinking and pharmacological uses, as well as for environmental quality.  Potential applications include wastewater treatment for agriculture, small communities, individual homes, isolated military installations, food processors, and chemical manufacturing

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