water treatment system
AKVO FOR MICROPOLLUTANTS
Advanced Biomimetic & Microfluidic Oxidative tertiary Water Tech Revolution
compact & Low-energy Water Treatment System
AKVO
AKVO is a compact, low-energy consumption water treatment system targeting micropollutants, bacteria and viruses, dedicated to tertiary treatments for water production, water reuse, and sanitation prior discharge. It opens route for high quality water treatment democratization to preserve our precious resources.
Constituted of microfluidic CDs pile, it can operate at a high flow rate (200 m3/pile) and can easily be deployed in various industries. The discs are engraved with networks of microchannels, organized into smart energy microfluidic grids, bio-mimicking human vascular systems. A range of AKVO CDs are available to treat water effluent of diverse quality. AKVO is the ultimate versatile solution for sustainable, accessible, advanced water treatment.
Did you know?
Water consumption will increase by 40% by 2030 due to urbanization & industrial dev, & growing population.
The World Water treatment currently represents around about 2-3% of the energy spent across the globe.
More than a third of community energy bills are related to management of polluted water
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens current treatments of infections (bacteria, fungi..)
THE THREAT OF MICROPOLLUANTS
The world faces a water crisis, with diminishing sources of clean water and increasing demand from industries and urban areas. A rising challenge is the growing presence of micropollutants, dissolved molecules ranging from pesticides to pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents, to hormone-disruptive chemicals.
The concentrations of several molecules used in pharmaceutical production was reported in wastewaters of the Paris conurbation. Commonly used pharmaceuticals (e.g., irbesartan, oxazepam, sulfamethoxazole) were found at concentrations higher than 1,000 ng/L. While other pharmaceuticals (atenolol, azithromycin, carbamazepine, citalopram, hydrochlorothiazide, ofloxacin and trimethoprim) had an average concentration ranging from 100 ng/L to 1,000 ng/L. Some of these micropollutants can be toxic to the environment and living bodies even at low concentrations.
While WWTPs are not yet required to remove dissolved molecules from treated water, governments & regulatory bodies are currently evaluating solutions before implementing laws.
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101 - 200
NO DATA
Number of pharmaceutical substances detected in surface waters, ground water, or tap/ drinking water.
OUR SOLUTION
AKVO CORE
Ozonation is known to be one of the most effective at eliminating a broad range of targets. This is thanks to the non-selective oxidation reaction of ozone and hydroxyl radicals (OH˙) with target pollutants. However, hydroxyl radicals are unstable and only have a lifetime of nanoseconds and a diffusion time of milliseconds, meaning they cannot travel large distances. This greatly limits disinfection efficacy. The microfluidic channels enhance the efficiency of the agents by reducing drastically the time needed for a pollutant to encounter the treatment agent.
The confinement of the flowing fluid inside the microfluidic structures and into microscale vicinity enable ultrafast reactions, and the time for the interaction to occur is related to the diffusion mechanism, a well-known and well-described theory (i. e. Stokes-Einstein equation). That is why AKVO Core completely shifts the fundamental drawbacks of current advanced oxidation process, transforms a 3D problem (free radicals to diffuse in a volume) into a fantastic 2D asset (i. e. walls). These finding are fundamental since contaminants continuously and rapidly reach the oxidative surface due to their flow in the confined environment of 10 µm.
“Microfluidics, Where all the magic happens …”
The laminar flow passes through a channel with stripes. This liquid folding and unfolding allow the molecules to get closer to the upper channel, meeting and reacting with the reactive surface of OH, and thus enhancing the reaction.
WHY AKVO?
Our microfluidic design creates a microscale confined environment with various advantages:
Acceleration of all reactions for target capture
Reduction of thermal and optical losses
Compacity and miniaturization.
| AKVO | ACTIVATED CARBON | OZONATION | NANO FILTRATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption (Wh/m3) | 15 | 280 | 170 | 1520 |
| Energy expenses (k€/year) | <10 | 197 | 111 | 421 |
| CO2 eq. emission (T/year) | 2,1 | 40,9 | 24,8 | 221,6 |
| Designed water flux (m3/m2/day) | 700 | 25 | 75 | 35 |
Data from other technologies have been confirmed by Sanexen-Logistec, Veolia Water Technologies and Amiad companies that use these technologies.
Water Technology Benchmark
OZONATION
AKVO
NANO FILTRATION
ACTIVE COALS
Value Proposition & Application Sector
AKVO
REGULAR
For less persistent micropollutants
Effectiveness
Compactness
Energy Saving
AKVO
PREMIUM
For more persistent micropollutants
Effectiveness
Compactness
Energy Saving
EDEN TECH
Untap the Power
About Us
Eden Tech is a company reinventing microfluidics with user-friendly and scalable solutions. Our products are aimed at pushing forward both academic and industrial innovation.
Contact Us
water treatment system
AKVO FOR MICROPOLLUTANTS
Advanced Biomimetic & Microfluidic Oxidative tertiary Water Tech Revolution
AKVO
compact & Low-energy Water Treatment System
AKVO is a compact, low-energy consumption water treatment system targeting micropollutants, bacteria and viruses, dedicated to tertiary treatments for water production, water reuse, and sanitation prior discharge. It opens route for high quality water treatment democratization to preserve our precious resources.
Constituted of microfluidic CDs pile, it can operate at a high flow rate (200 m3/pile) and can easily be deployed in various industries. The discs are engraved with networks of microchannels, organized into smart energy microfluidic grids, bio-mimicking human vascular systems. A range of AKVO CDs are available to treat water effluent of diverse quality. AKVO is the ultimate versatile solution for sustainable, accessible, advanced water treatment.
Did you know?
Water consumption will increase by 40% by 2030 due to urbanization & industrial dev, & population.
World Water treatment currently represents around 2-3% of worldwide energy spent.
More than a third of energy bills are related to management of polluted water
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens current treatments of infections (bacteria, fungi..)
THE THREAT OF MICROPOLLUANTS
The world faces a water crisis, with diminishing sources of clean water and increasing demand from industries and urban areas. A rising challenge is the growing presence of micropollutants, dissolved molecules ranging from pesticides to pharmaceutical and cosmetic agents, to hormone-disruptive chemicals.
The concentrations of several molecules used in pharmaceutical production was reported in wastewaters of the Paris conurbation. Commonly used pharmaceuticals (e.g., irbesartan, oxazepam, sulfamethoxazole) were found at concentrations higher than 1,000 ng/L. While other pharmaceuticals (atenolol, azithromycin, carbamazepine, citalopram, hydrochlorothiazide, ofloxacin and trimethoprim) had an average concentration ranging from 100 ng/L to 1,000 ng/L. Some of these micropollutants can be toxic to the environment and living bodies even at low concentrations.
While WWTPs are not yet required to remove dissolved molecules from treated water, governments & regulatory bodies are currently evaluating solutions before implementing laws.
1 - 3
10
4 - 10
10
11 - 30
10
31 - 100
10
101 - 200
10
NO DATA
Number of pharmaceutical substances detected in surface waters, ground water, or tap/ drinking water.
OUR SOLUTION
AKVO Core
Ozonation is known to be one of the most effective at eliminating a broad range of targets. This is thanks to the non-selective oxidation reaction of ozone and hydroxyl radicals (OH˙) with target pollutants. However, hydroxyl radicals are unstable and only have a lifetime of nanoseconds and a diffusion time of milliseconds, meaning they cannot travel large distances. This greatly limits disinfection efficacy. The microfluidic channels enhance the efficiency of the agents by reducing drastically the time needed for a pollutant to encounter the treatment agent.
The confinement of the flowing fluid inside the microfluidic structures and into microscale vicinity enable ultrafast reactions, and the time for the interaction to occur is related to the diffusion mechanism, a well-known and well-described theory (i. e. Stokes-Einstein equation). That is why AKVO Core completely shifts the fundamental drawbacks of current advanced oxidation process, transforms a 3D problem (free radicals to diffuse in a volume) into a fantastic 2D asset (i. e. walls). These finding are fundamental since contaminants continuously and rapidly reach the oxidative surface due to their flow in the confined environment of 10 µm.
“Microfluidics, Where all the magic happens …”
The laminar flow passes through a channel with stripes. This liquid folding and unfolding allow the molecules to get closer to the upper channel, meeting and reacting with the reactive surface of OH, and thus enhancing the reaction.
WHY AKVO?
Our microfluidic design creates a microscale confined environment with various advantages:
Acceleration of all reactions for target capture
Reduction of thermal and optical losses
Compacity and miniaturization.
| AKVO | ACTIVATED CARBON | OZONATION | NANO FILTRATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption (Wh/m3) | 15 | 280 | 170 | 1520 |
| Energy expenses (k€/year) | <10 | 197 | 111 | 421 |
| CO2 eq. emission (T/year) | 2,1 | 40,9 | 24,8 | 221,6 |
| Designed water flux (m3/m2/day) | 700 | 25 | 75 | 35 |
Data from other technologies have been confirmed by Sanexen-Logistec, Veolia Water Technologies and Amiad companies that use these technologies.
AKVO
Water Technology Benchmark
AKVO
OZONATION
ACTIVE COALS
NANO FILTRATION
AKVO
Value Proposition & Application Sector
AKVO
REGULAR
For less persistent micropollutants
Effectiveness
Compactness
Energy Saving
AKVO
PREMIUM
For more persistent micropollutants
Effectiveness
Compactness
Energy Saving
Get In Contact With Us
Eden Tech
Paris 75012, France
EDEN TECH
Untap the Power
About Us
Eden Tech is a company reinventing microfluidics with user-friendly and scalable solutions. Our products are aimed at pushing forward both academic and industrial innovation.
