Our microbial products are intended for use on oil and refined petroleum oil spills. They provide containment of the spilled material by locking it up and then activate quickly to degrade and destroy the spill. The application results in reduced time to clean up and eliminate the spill, saving you time and resources.
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NEWS
June 20, 2018
Read morearrow_forward New funding received from Vinnova “Innovativa startups”Nordic BioEngineering AB are thrilled and excited about receiving new funding from Vinnova and their program “Innovative Startups“. With this funding we will be able continue to our development of a new bio-remediation process, using Archaea, to break down PAH in soil and sediment.
The purpose of the project is to validate a new biological (biomimic) treatment method for soil and sediment that are heavily contaminated with PAH (polyaromatic hydrocarbons or polyaromatics). This will be done by working closely together with two clients. Thus, we will validate the new remediation process with large scale test in two actual cases.
The overall objective of the project is to reduce the PAH values so that after the treatment, the polluted soil and sediment can be re-classified from hazardous waste to non-hazardous waste.
By using our new method, we can increase the speed of nature’s ow n ability to break down contaminants by stimulating biological activity and controlling the system to provide optimum conditions for the remediation process.
Expected properties are to show that the new method is cost-effective, better for health and safety for remediation personnel than other methods, energy-efficient and climate-friendly. Cost savings are based on low energy costs, lower taxes on landfills, reduced management of hazardous waste and reduced use of chemicals.
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June 12, 2018
Read morearrow_forward BIOMIMIC project kick-offPartner meeting and kick-off for the ERA-MIN 2 programme on raw materials to foster circular economy.
Nordic BioEngineeeing AB is a partner in the BIOMIMIC project that will develop innovative biotechnical methods for mining of secondary material from complex waste streams.
The project is coordinated by RISE and funded by Vinnova (Sweden), Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung (Germany) and Geological Survey (Ireland).
Need we say that we are exited!
Read more about the project here.
Waste from industrial activity has contaminated land and water on numerous sites across the globe over the years. Petroleum contamination is perhaps most noted for the destructive effect it can have on the natural ecosystem, but it also has negative effects on the economies of the surrounding areas.
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The oil-eating microbes from the domain archaea are some of the smallest living things on earth, but their impact is powerful. Archaea occur naturally in both soil and water, and when the microbes come into contact with oil, they consume it. The only byproducts left behind are carbon dioxide and water.
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June 12, 2018
Read morearrow_forward BIOMIMIC – on the way to a sustainable metal supplyWith the escalating demand of metals in an increasing global population, Europe is confronted with the challenge to secure a sustainable metal supply. Lack of cost effective technology to extract heavy metals from hazardous, metal-rich fly ash collected in complex municipal solid waste streams has escalated societal challenges due to environmental as well as monetary costs. Fly ash could instead be a resource for metal recovery. Another challenging waste stream is hazardous waste from alumina production.
The BIOMIMIC project addresses key problem areas of complex waste processing. The primary objective is to create and validate new biotechnological metallurgical methods that have the potential to concentrate metals in dilute solutions while leaving the residue free from toxic substances. It will be achieved through technology development of biotechnological methods pertaining to treatment of waste streams.
The project is coordinated by RISE and funded by Vinnova (Sweden), Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung (Germany) and Geological Survey (Ireland).
Nordic BioEngineering AB is one partner in this project, and our role is to be work package leader for the development of biotechnology trials in lab, based on our microbial products and of sulfate reducing bacteria.
The objective of the work package is to increase technology readiness level of sulfate bioreduction and metal precipitation of the relevant metal solution from waste incinerations plant from three to five by validating the technology in a relevant environment.
The objective is to develop a microbial consortia, use innovative reactor design and use readily available waste carbon source to reduce the cost. Validation in lab / pilot scale mimicking industrial conditions is also included in this work.
Read more on the project website.
PROJECTS
November 23, 2017
Read morearrow_forward Pilot tests for new bioremediation method for PAH-contaminated soilWe are doing pilot tests with Ragn-Sells AB in Häradsudden, Norrköping, to develop a modular and mobile solution for treatment of PAH-contaminated soil, by using our microbial products with Archaea.
The aim of the project is to develop an innovative and cost-efficient biological treatment technology that is fully based on natural degradation processes of contaminants and to stimulate this method through mixture with renewable resources (e.g. waste from the forestry and pulp industry).
Initial results have shown that breakdown of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) is between 40-60% in the contaminated soils. Further investigations have to be done on the mixing process and to optimize the blending facility as well as to ensure the efficiency and compare the cost of alternative treatment options in large scale.
Remediation time to reach an acceptable level of PAH so that the masses can be put on landfill for non-hazardous waste
The pilot tests have been financed by Vinnova through the program Innovative startups.
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We are experts on oil spill treatment and in situ bioremediation of petroleum contaminated land and water. Our solutions will save you time and resources, restore the environment and increase the value of your property.
Our projectsarrow_forwardAbility to treat on site without disturbing structures. No need for expensive transport or costly landfill.
Save on time, work hours and equipment. Regenerative use of soil, little secondary waste generated.
Better and safer work environment, drastically limiting workers’ exposure to hazardous contaminants.
Reduced environmental footprint and less transports with remediation techniques inspired by nature.
We use microbes specifically selected for their ability to consume fuels and oil, both biochemically and physically. These microbes recycle simple, complex and chlorinated hydrocarbons into natural compounds.
Contact usarrow_forwardOur products effectively remove both surface stains and embedded stains from spilled petroleum products on concrete, asphalt, garage floors, driveways, shop floors, loading docks, fueling areas, parking lots and oil storage areas. We inoculate the contaminants with microbial organisms and oxygen catalysts for a complete biodegradation. Our formulas are also effective for washing soil, sand, gravel and loose rocks, and for cleaning heavy machinery.
