Energy

In initial testing at our facilities in Winter Park and Orlando, Fla., the periphyton algae biomass resulting from our patented water remediation process has proved to be able to generate ethanol.

According to our tests, our filamentous periphyton algae may develop into a more efficient feed source than corn, sugar cane or other currently discussed alternative feed stock sources for the creation of ethanol.

While there is no such thing as a limitless feed source, our studies show that the periphyton algae can be grown in abundance without harmful environmental consequences.

The implications are clear: we have a naturally occurring biomass source that, properly harnessed, can help us clean our most polluted water bodies and can be disposed of in a way that helps free us from our dependence on foreign oil.

Best of all, it’s completely environmentally friendly.

AquaFiber is positioned to potentially become a leader in alternative fuel technology development and production.

AquaFiber has received a license from the Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) Bureau to produce ethanol from the byproducts of our water remediation process. In a few short months we have been able to create ethanol in small quantities that we believe will yield significant amounts in field applications. In addition to ethanol, studies indicate the potential for producing sizable quantities of bio-diesel fuel, as well. The principal byproduct of our water remediation processes is a benthic algae, referred to as periphyton algae. Periphyton algae adheres itself to hard surfaces and allows water to flow over it “consuming” excess nutrients, toxins, metals and many other undesirable substances. Algae has been shown to be many times more efficient as a source material for alternative fuels when compared to corn, soy, and even sugar cane – all while being able to use polluted waters as its source of nutrients! Our system’s periphyton algae is harvested through our patented process and is then converted to fuel products through fermentation. The AquaFiber biomass can be grown with other crops, effectively removing point source pollution while creating efficient alternate fuel material.