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Sewage Containment and Mineralization Device (SeCoM)

Andrew Parfitt of the Institute for Residential Innovation (IResI) in the U.S. will develop a compact, stand-alone device that uses a non-microbial system of progressive reactor modules to mineralize biomass such as sewage and food waste and simultaneously generate electrical power. This system could be used in any location to provide sanitation and purified water for a potable water supply.

More information about Create the Next Generation of Sanitation Technologies (Round 7)

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