Global phosphorus crisis

Modern agriculture relies primarily on mined Phosphorus as fertilizer, half of which ends up in our lakes and rivers. As a result, while high-quality phosphorus mining reserves are becoming increasingly scarce, phosphorus pollution is a key driver for toxic algal blooms worldwide.

PIARCS’ dual solution

• High P loading recovery (40% dry weight): fertilizer production
• High P affinity removal (residual levels below 30 ppb): wastewater treatment

Competition

PIARCS’ process combines the advantages of all competing technologies.

Ongoing progress

PIARCS’ bacteria are triggered by a molecule which has yet to be identified.  Fundamental research is ongoing at this time.