Conference presentations showcase applications in algae cultivation, wastewater treatment, and petroleum enhancement
AquaB Nanobubble Innovations participated in the Nanobubble2024 International Conference held in Kyoto, Japan, from October 9-12, 2024. The company's technical team delivered multiple presentations covering both theoretical advances and practical industrial applications of nanobubble technology.
The Nanobubble2024 conference serves as the premier international gathering for researchers and industry practitioners working on nanobubble science and applications. Held in Kyoto, the event provided a platform for sharing the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field and fostering collaboration across sectors and disciplines.
Algae Cultivation and Biofuel Production
AquaB's research team presented findings on nanobubble applications in sustainable algae cultivation. The technology provides enhanced growth conditions through improved gas transfer efficiency, supporting increased biomass production. These advances have significant implications for biofuel development and other sustainable applications of microalgae.
The controlled delivery of gases via nanobubbles enables optimisation of photosynthetic efficiency and nutrient uptake, addressing key challenges in commercial-scale algae farming operations.
Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Several presentations addressed nanobubble technology's role in advancing wastewater treatment efficiency. The ultra-high surface area and extended stability of nanobubbles enable more effective treatment processes while reducing energy consumption; a critical consideration as wastewater treatment facilities seek to reduce operational costs and environmental footprint.
Applications discussed included enhanced aeration for activated sludge processes, improved dissolved air flotation operations, and advanced oxidation processes for contaminant removal.
Petroleum Industry Applications
The conference also included presentations on nanobubble applications within the oil and gas sector, a sector of particular interest to AquaB, covering both upstream and downstream operations. Key topics included:
- Enhanced petroleum extraction processes
- Improved refining efficiency
- Reduced environmental impact of petroleum operations
- Applications in produced water treatment
These applications demonstrate how nanobubble technology can deliver performance improvements while supporting the industry's transition toward more sustainable operational practices.
Across all application areas, the presentations emphasised AquaB's platform technology approach, where core electric field nanobubble generation capabilities can be adapted and optimised for diverse industrial contexts. This flexibility stems from the controllability inherent in electric field-based generation methods, allowing precise tuning of nanobubble characteristics to meet specific application requirements.
International Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
The Nanobubble2024 conference facilitated valuable exchanges with international researchers and industry partners working on nanobubble science and applications. These interactions support ongoing development of both the fundamental understanding of nanobubble behaviour and the practical implementation of the technology across new use cases.
Japan has been at the forefront of nanobubble research and commercialisation for many years, making Kyoto a particularly fitting location for this international gathering.
As nanobubble technology continues to mature and gain industrial acceptance, opportunities for new applications continue to emerge. AquaB remains committed to advancing both the scientific understanding and practical deployment of electric field nanobubble generation across sectors where the technology can deliver meaningful improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
