BIOREMEDIATION
saving our environment, one microorganism at a time
BIOREMEDIATION
INNOVATORS
Read about the remarkable people and companies who specialize in
incorporating bioremediation to our everyday lives!
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DR. KATE SCOW
Dr. Kate Scow specializes in studying the behavior of microorganisms and how they can endure the unexpected circumstances of the disturbed ecosystems or polluted environments. From this, Scow and her team are capable of informing and collaborating with farmers all over the area in ways that will help support the environment.
Biodegration is also a field that Scow studies that enables her to “develop low cost bioremediation strategies that build on microbial processes.” Some specifics of the research she conducts include the understanding of physical and biological constraints on soil bacteria, studying the effects of agricultural management, and comparing farmer perceptions of soil health.
EOS REMEDIATION, LLC
EOS Remediation works by pioneering “the next innovation in remediation.” The company strives to come up with sustainable solutions that will lead the environment to a cleaner pathway. The company was founded in 2002 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
From the various aspects that this company holds, EOS Remediation is known for its remarkable flagship product known as EOS PRO. It is a vegetable oil substrate that also contains vitamins and nutrients to help support the contaminated site or groundwater. EOS PRO is one of the vital tools that this company uses for cost-effective in-situ treatments or anaerobic biodegration and biotransformation.
BIOREMEDIATION CONSULTING INC.
BIC is a provider company towards environmental and engineering companies. More specifically, BIC specializes in microbiological and analytical services. Their services range from microcosm and treatability testing, laboratory investigation of natural attenuation, support for site remediation and field monitoring, product testing, and many more.
These techniques were developed mainly for the goal of being capable of testing microorganisms under both aerobic and anaerobic circumstances. More importantly, this goal was further expanded to test the ability to evaluate the microorganisms’ contribution to contaminant biodegradation.
OSEI, OIL SPILL EATER INC.
Founded in 1989, OSEI Corp is responsible for cleaning up of over 36,000 spills around the globe. Besides oil spills, OSEI Corp is capable of cleaning up other types of spills such as brackish water, ocean water, fresh water and even intertidal areas.
What is so unique about OSEI Corp? This company uses their own biological enzyme known as “OSE II.” OSE II has the ability to convert waste into a natural food source for microorganisms circling the area or environment, just like the process of bioremediation! Focusing on OSE II at a much closer look, it contains biosurfactants, nutrients and other constituents for a complete and safe life cycle for the biodegradation process.
JRW Bioremediation is known as the world’s leading development of eco-friendly products to “remediate contaminated soil and groundwater.” Its innovative patented technology that revolves on anaerobic degradation contaminants for the majority.
JRW Bioremediation states that their mission is to supply "green" products to our clients around the world, in order to provide them with an accepted and economically sound remediation technology that will increase the quality of life and economic vitality of the community at large.” The company's products have been deployed in over 300 sites around the globe.
JRW BIOREMEDIATION, LLC
ANANDA M. CHAKRABARTY Ph.D.
Ananda M. Chakrabarty Ph.D. is a Bengali American microbiologist and researcher. From the various, notable projects that Chakrabarty conducted, his invention of the ‘superbug’ or a new species of Pseudomonas bacteria in 1971 - a genetically engineered organism that aims to act as an oil eating bacteria.
This bacteria is capable of cleaning up the hazardous waste that is coming into contamination sites, especially in the ocean. In order for the bacteria to degrade oil, it is carried out by plasmids and then genetically cross-linking the plasmid genes to produce a whole new type of species. After this experiment drew international attention and other organizations working on implementing bioremediation, Chakrabarty was initially denied the patent he applied for. Eventually, US Court of Customs and Patent Appeals overturned this decision.
RNAS REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
Becoming a wide provider for bioremediation products specifically for in-situ soil and groundwork remediation, RNAS Remediation Products has provided clients and organizations around the globe to further treat and keep the environment green. RNAS has 5 types of bioremediation solution products that each serves a unique purpose. Their first product called ‘Newman Zone’ “was the first off the shelf EVO (emulsified vegetable oil) designed for bioremediation.”
Other products include some that has the ability to either maximize oil retention, maintain a neutral pH during bioremediation, stimulate microbial activity, and many more.
TERSUS ENVIRONMENTAL
Tersus Environmental is a company that develops solutions to treat groundwater and soil with technological advancements. The company's products like fast acting soluble substrates, metabolic supplements, and water soluble oils are just a few of the many examples they manufacture to improve the qualify and cycle of bioremediation. It is important that each product aims to minimize risks that might affect the growth and clean up process of sites in need.
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SEA CHEM LIMITED
Sea Chem Limited produces products that derive from seaweed. Because seaweed can offer many nutrients and compounds that can not be found anywhere else, this allows for the creation of solutions to treat soil and water. The company got started with its specialty and discovery of using seaweed after biochemists carried out experiments and research in 1992.
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By using bacteria and organic treatments, both of these act together to create new microbes and behave like a stimulant for the many bacterial species floating around the water. As for soil remediation, they use hydrocarbon pollutants to accelerate a natural decomposition.