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Technology development
Below are listed a selection of current projects being undertaken.
Cysteic acid mineral oxide treated fabric for anti viral mask and filter technology
Superhydrophilic membranes for separation of oil from water
MiDAS has Patented technology aimed at addressing issues that resulted from the COVID-19 epidemic. The ability to trap viruses in a fabric designed for breathing is difficult because the filter must allow air transmission while trapping the viruses; however, trapping of a virus is difficult, due to its dispersion in micron size water droplets (aerosols), which can pass through a fabric and into the respiratory system. MiDAS technology offers a solution, in which it was shown that superhydrophilic cysteic acid metal oxide (CAMO) can collapse aerosol droplets onto fabric and bind to, and immobilize, virus pathogens including all strains of COVID. The technology is being commercilaized by FXI, Inc for PPE and for EPA approved HVAC by Steel Jupiter.
The separation of hydrocarbons (including oil) from water is a challenge because traditional membranes foul and must be replaced or cleaned, which obviates their use for large scale treatment of contaminated water. MiDAS technology allows for superhydrophophilic functionality of ceramic membranes that enable molecular separation of hydrocarbons from water without fouling or the need for chemical treatment. In partnership with Apex Water Solutions a modular system has been developed that allows for 20,000 barrels of oily water to be treated per module per day in a 40' container unit. Irrespective of the hydrocarbon content, the resulting water has less that 5 ppm after treatment. Applications include remediation of produced water or desalination pretreatment.
Carbon capture, utilization and sequestration via mineralization of industrial waste
Carbon capture and utilization to high value chemicals using an algae biorefinery
MiDAS has created a paradigm shift away from the financial cost of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Sequestration (CCUS) to industrial carbon emitter needing to achieve Net Zero. By creating an integrated system of symbiotic technologies it is possible to maximize carbon reduction through valorisation of waste material, such as BOS Slag, Fly Ash, RCA and Food Waste and combine these to create valuable commodities, while permanently removing CO2 in the process. Working with C-Zero Ltd, MiDAS is engaging with major carbon emitters to trial at >100,000 tonnes of CO2 sequestered per year. MiDAS also provides MRV services to other CCUS technologies.
Microalgae are a diverse group of prokaryotic and eukaryotic photosynthetic microorganisms that grow rapidly due to their simplistic structure. Microalgae are able to capture up to 1.8 kg CO2 per kg of algal biomass produced and given that arable land is not required for cultivation, the environmental benefits of this form of biomass surpass that of any other feedstock used in renewable energy production. However, microalgae are rich in valuable nutritional materials such as carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. For example, they are good source of natural omega-3 oils, as well as high value compounds. MiDAS is working with Algae Products International to commercialize the concept of an algae biorefinery as a component of industrial CCUS.
Superhydrophobic technology for producing and delivering agricultural products in arid regions
Low cost green hydrogen electrolyzer
A step-change in technology is required to enable scalable agriculture with minimum water usage. Agriculture under partially enclosed environments covered with semi-transparent fabric have been demonstrated in water sufficient climates, but MiDAS technology is required for arid climates. Atmospheric water and transpiration harvesting through the creation of a Patented super-hydrophilic/super-hydrophobic pattered material that augment available water supplies; incorporation of super-hydrophobic materials in the root matrix to conserve water and reduce irrigation requirements. Funding by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is enabeling a pilot instillation in Qatar.
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Electrolysis of water can be used to store renewable energy by converting water into it’s constituent parts hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen can then be recombined to return the energy when it is desired. The ability to split water from electricity is not new; however doing so efficiently is quite a challenge and being able to do so reliably and at low cost is vital to emnable hydrogen to be adopted as a common energy vector. Engineering devices that are able to handle extremely variable inputs, consume untreated water, and operate under industrial conditions is a challenge. Working with H2-NRG, MiDAS is moving the Patented electrolyzer design to scale after succesful industrial trials.
Technology development
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