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JiTiBa Algaepearls

From living algae to industrial watertreatment design.

Algaepearls — © JiTiBa internal

JiTiBa develops modular water-treatment systems using microalgae contained in small algaepearls. At DDW, we show the Algaefyer MK.2 and 3D models that bring biology, engineering and product design together.

Living technology

JiTiBa uses microalgae contained in small algaepearls to remove nutrients such as phosphate and nitrogen from wastewater. This has been demonstrated in laboratory and prototype tests, including tests with real wastewater. The algaepearls keep the algae together and make them easier to use in technical systems. At DDW, we present the Algaefyer MK.2 alongside 3D models of larger systems. The exhibition shows how JiTiBa is moving from a biological treatment principle to practical equipment: designing the water flow, controls, maintenance access, modular parts and overall form of the machine. Visitors can see both the current prototype and the direction of future systems. The focus is on making algae-based water treatment easier to understand, operate, build and eventually scale for use at existing water-treatment sites.

About JiTiBa

JiTiBa is an awarded Dutch watertech startup developing modular algae-based systems for wastewater treatment. Its algaepearls contain microalgae that take up nutrients such as phosphate and nitrogen. The technology has been tested in laboratory and prototype settings, including with real wastewater. JiTiBa is now developing the system toward more standardized, practical and scalable applications.

Algaepearls in tube — © JiTiBa internal

Algaepearls special — © JiTiBa internal

Algaefyer MK.2 (mobile wastewater treatment) — © JiTiBa internal

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