AREAS OF INNOVATION
Wetland in a box
Wetland in a Box (WiaB) is a passive nature-based solution that partners with nature to accelerate the removal of chemicals and salts from wastewater.
WiaB significantly reduces operating costs, eliminates GHG emissions, directly addresses core water, energy and food security priorities, and enables the circular economy.
Traditional Constructed Wetlands
• Non-standard flow and performance
• Difficult to build a business model
“Vertical Upflow” Wetland in a Box
• Standardises fluid flow across roots
• Constant, measurable flow of clean water
Our “Vertical Up-Flow” technology optimizes the flow of water across the roots of plant species.
This optimises the habitat for microbiota (microorganisms) to metabolise targeted chemicals.
WiaB treats wastewater to defined quality standards, making it suitable for:
• Industrial reuse
• Urban greening
• Irrigated agriculture
We are hybridising Nexus Eye’s AI and Machine Learning capabilities with Wetland in a Box to optimise variables in the treatment process.
AI and Machine Learning optimise processes
• Optimise plant & microbiota combinations
• Adapt water flow/aeration, etcto optimize treatment
• Optimise variables based on climate variations
• Enable predictive maintenance
We are also using Nexus Eye to test the efficacy of salt tolerant plants and microbiota in sequestering salts from groundwater.
This may include the development of hybrid Wetland in a Box and Reverse Osmosis modules to minimise the production of brine and enhance food security.
AI and Machine Learning supports R&D
• Test salt-tolerant plants (halophytes)
• Test salt-tolerant / halophilic microbiota
• Test and optimize salinity threshholds
• Test & iterate Wetland/RO hybrids