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ERDC’s numerous innovations are revolutionizing the environmental and energy sectors, from water analysis and purification to remediation of soil contaminants. Explore these technologies for more information on how they can benefit your business.

Clarification of wastewater using a tree coagulant protein expressed in bacteria. Left untreated and right treated wastewater.

Bacterial Process for Production of Active Coagulant Protein

• Potential to significantly reduce operational costs
• Eliminates the need for inorganic coagulants
• Scalable
• Economical
• Advantageous use of B. subtilis

Read moreBacterial Process for Production of Active Coagulant Protein

Bedload Transport Measurement Method

• Quick, real-time measurement of bedload flow rates
• Precise transport rate of bedload using quantitative data
• Less intrusive and potentially damaging than samplers
• Prevents costly navigation delays

Read moreBedload Transport Measurement Method

Munitions Compound Detection and Removal System

• In situ detection/removal of MEC from water in concentrations as low as one part per million
• Reaches final color and intensity after just 24 hours of exposure
• Scalable to treat larger bodies of water such as rivers, as well as small ponds and runoffs
• Uses abundant and inexpensive AFC materials
• Reusable

Read moreMunitions Compound Detection and Removal System

High Volume Air Stream Water Recovery System

• Recovers water using less than 40 watt-hours of energy per gallon
• Adjustable airstream (speed and temperature) to optimize energy usage
• Scalable and adaptable for broad applications

Read moreHigh Volume Air Stream Water Recovery System

Photocatalytic Water Treatment

• Breaks target contaminants down into benign products
• Relies on non-toxic, earth-abundant photocatalysts with filterable particle diameters (> 0.1 μm)
• Uses energy-efficient solar radiation
• Degrades nitrobenzene & carbamazepine at rates equal to that of existing commercial systems

Read morePhotocatalytic Water Treatment

DNA-Based Testing for Environmental Contamination

• On-site detection of RDX & NTO in soil and water samples
• Fast-acting: binds to over 50% of available RDX & NTO in just one hour
• Achieves nearly 100% of the theoretical binding capacity

Read moreDNA-Based Testing for Environmental Contamination

Munitions Detector

• Streamlined process for detecting explosives in soil, water, or tissue samples
• Simultaneously detects traditional TNT and newer IMX
• Single column analysis yields faster results
• Reduces cost by using less solvent

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Alkaline Hydrolysis of Contaminants in Soil and Groundwater

• In-situ treatment for contaminated subsurface soil and groundwater
• Removes > 95% of TNT and NB
• Reduces chlorinated propane concentrations to non-detectable levels
• Utilizes inexpensive ammonia gas
• Environmentally friendly

Read moreAlkaline Hydrolysis of Contaminants in Soil and Groundwater

High-Concentration Bleach Generator

• Purifies water when other treatment facilities are off-line or unavailable
• Selectably controls bleach concentration
• Easily transportable to remote locations
• Energy efficient

Read moreHigh-Concentration Bleach Generator

Water Diagnostics Operations Gear (WaterDOG)

• Instantly senses turbidity, temperature, conductivity, pH, oxidation reduction, dissolved oxygen, free chlorine, and more
• Wireless transmission
• Easy-to-use touch screen display
• Portable
• Remote monitoring

Read moreWater Diagnostics Operations Gear (WaterDOG)

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