Our process converts waste materials including corn stalks, wheat straw, and municipal biosolids into activated carbon with exceptional oil absorption capacity. The materials achieve 95-99% oil removal efficiency, outperforming commercial alternatives while reducing production costs by 60%.
Led by Dr. Eylem Asmatulu, this project transforms agricultural and municipal waste into high-performance activated carbon for industrial wastewater treatment. The technology addresses both waste management and water pollution challenges through an innovative circular economy approach.
Our comprehensive approach to this project encompassed multiple phases of development, testing, and implementation:
The technology is now employed at three industrial wastewater treatment facilities, collectively treating over 1 million gallons daily. Oil spill remediation trials demonstrated complete cleanup of 10,000-gallon spills within 48 hours. The process has diverted 50,000 tons of agricultural waste from landfills while producing valuable water treatment materials.
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