Archive · 25 Jul 2025
NIT Rourkela Patents Biofilm Tech for Wastewater Cleanup
Scientists at NIT-Rourkela have created a new way to clean up dirty water from factories.
They've invented a special 'biofilm,' which is like a group of helpful bacteria living together.
This biofilm eats a harmful chemical called phenanthrene, often found in industrial waste.
Unlike older methods, this new approach is both better for the environment and cheaper.
The biofilm can be added to existing water cleaning systems.
This new technology is designed to help clean up polluted water and protect our environment.
It is very efficient and removes nearly all of the harmful chemical in just a few days.
NIT-Rourkela researchers secured a patent for a novel bacterial biofilm technology.
The technology degrades phenanthrene, a toxic pollutant found in industrial waste.
The biofilm offers an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient wastewater treatment solution.
It can be integrated into existing wastewater treatment facilities.
The technology has shown 95% degradation of phenanthrene within five days.
- Who
- Researchers from the National Institute of Rourkela (NIT).
- What
- NIT-Rourkela researchers secured a patent for a bacterial biofilm technology to degrade phenanthrene.
- When
- Information released on Friday.
- Where
- National Institute of Rourkela (NIT).
- Why
- To provide an environmentally friendly, effective, and cost-efficient solution for wastewater treatment, especially for hydrocarbon-based pollutants.
- Technology Type
- Bacterial Biofilm
- Target Pollutant
- Phenanthrene (PAH)
- Institution
- NIT-Rourkela
- Patent Purpose
- Industrial pollution control
- Degradation Rate
- 95% in five days