Soil Remediation System Using Ralstonia eutropha ID: 2014-033

An innovative soil and groundwater remediation system leveraging a specific strain of bacteria for the rapid degradation of harmful chlorinated solvents.

Technology Overview

This technology introduces a novel approach to soil and groundwater remediation, utilizing a strain of the bacterium Ralstonia eutropha, known as Strain '021', capable of degrading chlorinated hydrocarbons like trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) without requiring cometabolic inducers. The system employs a Subsurface Metabolism Enhancement system (SMECI) to inject oxygen, nutrients, and the bacteria directly into contaminated sites, effectively reducing contaminant concentrations through enhanced biodegradation processes.

Key Advantages

• Eliminates the need for cometabolic induction, simplifying the remediation process
• Offers a rapid and effective solution to chlorinated solvent contamination
• Reduces environmental impact compared to traditional remediation methods
• Capable of achieving significant reductions in contaminant concentrations within a short timeframe

Problems Addressed

• Inefficiency and slowness of traditional soil remediation methods
• Difficulty in degrading persistent chlorinated solvents like TCE and PCE
• Environmental and health risks associated with chlorinated solvent plumes in groundwater

Market Applications

• Environmental remediation services for industrial and commercial sites
• Groundwater purification for municipalities and water management authorities
• Soil and groundwater cleanup for real estate development and land reclamation projects
• Enhanced bioremediation services for environmental consulting firms

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2014-033
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Date Published: 06 May, 2025