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Waste Water-Treating Reactors

The ePhos Reactor Can Isolate Phosphorus From Sewage Water

— June 9, 2016 — Tech
A group of researchers, engineers and technologists working out of the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology over in the German city of Stuttgard have developed a high-tech and futuristic reactor, dubbed ePhos, that is more than capable of harnessing and isolating phosphorus without using any chemicals that might be harmful to the environment.

Phosphorus is known to be a very important component of agricultural fertilizers, which is why the innovation of the ePhos reactor is such a landmark event. The reactor is designed to be installed at water treatment plants, and works by using waste water as its raw input material. It uses an electrolysis process to remove and isolate phosphorus.

Ultimately, the ePhos reactor will make it easier than ever to profit from the isolation and sale of phosphorus whilst also having eco-friendly benefits in the form of waste water filtration, making it good for business and good for the environment as well.
Trend Themes
1. Phosphorus Isolation Technology - Innovative technologies that isolate phosphorus without harming the environment will become increasingly common in waste water treatment.
2. Electrolysis-based Waste Water Treatment - Electrolysis is becoming more prevalent as a waste water treatment method because it can be eco-friendly, and profitable due to the recovery of valuable components.
3. Eco-friendly Waste Water Treatment - More businesses are implementing waste water treatment methods that are sustainable and have a positive impact on the environment, opening up opportunities for innovative solutions in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Water Treatment - The implementation of sustainable waste water treatment technologies that isolate valuable components like phosphorus can provide new business opportunities in the industry.
2. Agriculture - The isolation of phosphorus could have significant implications for the agriculture industry as a sustainable source of a key component in fertilizer.
3. Technology - The development of innovative technologies like electrolysis-based waste water treatment opens up opportunities for the technology industry to create new and effective solutions for waste water treatment.
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