Technology Commercialization Opportunity

Biomass Water Filters

Selective removal of toxic heavy metal ions from contaminated water has been accomplished by Berkeley National Laboratory scientists using a cost-effective, reusable filter fabricated from a mixture of inert biomass and living algae. The goal of this novel approach is development of filters which target and remove toxic heavy metal anions and cations present in contaminated groundwater. Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking companies interested in collaborating on this exciting project.

Potential Commercial Uses

• Groundwater decontamination

Benefits of Technology

• Reusable
  
• Cost-effective

Options for Commercialization

E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is currently seeking industry partners for continuing research and development of Biomass Water Filter technology that will benefit E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the partners involved, and end users of any products produced.

For Further Information Contact:

Technology Transfer Department
E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
MS 90-1070
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 486-5366 FAX: (510) 486-6457

http://www.lbl.gov/Tech-Transfer/techs/lbnl881.html

Key Words:

Contaminated Water, Toxic Ions, Filtering