Metabolic Network Reactor
The Metabolic Network Reactor (MNR) technology is Biopolus’ patented 3rd generation Integrated Fixed-film Activated Sludge (IFAS) water treatment technology.
The underlying principle behind the MNR technology is a well-known natural phenomenon, where microbial biofilm develops on the roots of aquatic plants. The technology is characterized by a large quantity of biomass that is attached to submerged „carriers” – either to the natural root system of specially selected plants, or to artificial roots, developed by Biopolus, for this specific purpose.
The full treatment process takes place in an array of MNR reactors. This separation makes it possible to fine-tune the environmental conditions in each section, allowing for the development of separate, specialized ecologies to mature in the different tanks. As the water flows from reactor to reactor, it is continually cleaned, as various species break down the different contaminants. The path and volumetric distribution of wastewater between the reactors is controlled by process management software and can dynamically adapt to the changing loads, thereby optimizing the process.
ARTIFICIAL ROOTS
The artificial root structures developed by Biopolus, mimic natural plant roots, maximizing the surface area to which microbial communities can attach. This environment is ideal for the development of a complex microbial biofilm, enabling optimized water treatment. These structures are made of specially designed patented textiles custom-made for Biopolus, and attached to injection molded plastic frames, in particular formation, for maximum efficiency.
MODULAR SOLUTION FOR ANY URBAN ENVIRONMENT
The MNR reactor technology was designed to be modular and expandable, where the system can be scaled to the desired size, and arranged in a vertical or horizontal layout for maximum architectural flexibility. The facility that houses the MNR technology, the BioMakery, can integrate water treatment and recycling with a wide range of other functions including: biological manufacturing, food production, energy recovery technologies, and community functions, to become a true hub for urban circularity. Odor free, compact, and modular, the BioMakery with its garden-like atmosphere, can placed into any urban environment through creative architecture.
