Millions face water scarcity, untreated wastewater contaminates our environment, and waste grows every day.
Percent of wastewater untreated
Million people lack access to safe water
Percent reduction in landfill waste possible
Discover how specialized bacteria can break down waste while generating electricity and producing valuable byproducts like biofuels, fertilizers, and bioplastics.
Our microbial electrosynthesis technologies capture industrial CO₂ and convert it into essential chemicals—offering carbon-negative manufacturing solutions.
We envision a world where no resource goes to waste. Explore our breakthroughs that foster a circular economy, turning every waste stream into a valuable input.
Our MEC system has been piloted in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating significant energy savings and self-powered wastewater treatment.
KAUST pilots have successfully converted industrial CO₂ into bio-based chemicals, paving the way for carbon-negative manufacturing.
Our Marine Anammox technology enables seawater toilet systems, reducing urban freshwater demand.
A 500L pilot reactor has demonstrated the conversion of organic waste into sustainable biofuels and biochemicals.
Our innovations support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—providing clean water (SDG 6), affordable clean energy (SDG 7), and climate action (SDG 13) through sustainable wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
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KAUST spinout Al Miyah proves a revolutionary decentralized wastewater treatment technology at Saudi NWC. This facility demonstrates the technology's viability and sets the stage for broader adoption.
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Recognized by ISMET for outstanding breakthroughs in microbial electrochemical technologies. Celebrating the cutting-edge research achievements of Dario Rangel-Shaw and the KAUST team.
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KAUST’s waste-to-resource research was showcased in National Geographic's "Chasing Answers." Explore minute 16:00 of the episode to see how next-generation solutions are shaping our sustainable future.
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Our groundbreaking paper, honored with the Best Scientific Discovery Award, was highlighted by Nature Communications for its innovative contributions to environmental biotechnology.
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Professor Pascal Saikaly was named an International Honorary Member by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES), recognizing his excellence and leadership in the field.
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Our startup was recognized at the TAQADAM accelerator program, where innovative solutions for wastewater treatment and resource recovery gained momentum and vital support.
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Prof. Saikaly’s spinout, backed by KAUST, secured $600K to advance sludge-to-resource solutions—further propelling the transition to a circular economy in wastewater management.
Read More on AquatechDeploy self-powered, microbial-based systems to reduce energy costs and improve water quality.
Adopt CO₂ conversion technologies to transform emissions into valuable chemicals.
Implement decentralized wastewater solutions like seawater toilets to conserve fresh water.
Wastewater treatment is critical to global sustainability. Here are some key facts:
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12 December, 2024
MAPTech Team
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