Aavalor GreenTech
Filtration for the Future
Aavalor GreenTech
Filtration for the Future
Aavalor's Filtration Technology
Our prototype (Patent Pending) is lab tested and approved to remove heavy metals, contaminants, bacteria and salt, without any electricity (gravity-based).
Developed in our CTO's home in India, our graphene-based membrane prototype is proof that our filtration innovation is capable of revolutionizing the water filtration market.
The Competition
Reverse Osmosis Filters
Our competitor is Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration systems: the market standard. RO filtration technology is used in a majority of modern day practices: industrial filtration, desalination, domestic filtration, etc.
The problem? It is unsustainable.
RO filters purify 40% of water, creating 60% waste. They require quarterly replacement and regular maintenance, which includes a toxic chemical wash. Furthermore, excess energy is required to push water through the compacted polypropylene membrane.
Aavalor's Filter in Comparison
Aavalor's filtration technology is a sustainable solution to the current modern problems with water and wastewater filtration. In our current prototype we observed the following:
- 95% water purification (5% waste)
- Re-Cleanability: no toxic chemicals and minimal replacement required
- 0 Electricity required for wastewater purification and desalination
Given these results, we estimate the a lab-produced, industrial level filter with Aavalor's patent-pending membrane will do the following:
- Enable circularity for the consumption and production of clean water
- Reduce maintenance requirements, which includes a reduction in raw materials, chemicals, and labor
- Reduce electric requirements by 40% in industrial settings, and eliminate the need for electricity in domestic settings
Entering the Market
The Wastewater Industry
Our beachhead market is the wastewater industry. Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane filters are inefficient, yet they are the industry standard for wastewater filtration. The wastewater industry wastes 666 Billion liters of water and emits 248 Million tons of carbon every year. RO membranes achieve 40% water recovery, meaning 60% of water is wasted in the process. Furthermore, RO membranes are compact and require high pressure (150+ PSI) to operate: energy inefficient.
Our graphene-based nanofiltration membrane is a direct solution to these issues. Our nanofilter membrane reports 95% water recovery (5% water waste), which reduces water waste, improves system efficiency, and creates the opportunity for circularity within water production & consumption. As for energy efficiency, our filter requires less working pressure to operate; we are targeting a working pressure of <100 PSI for industrial wastewater filtration.
A Lead Researcher at Veolia had this to say about the energy efficiency of our technology: "Even a 10% reduction in PSI requirements (~100 PSI) would drastically reduce our carbon footprint and create massive savings on our monthly energy bill."
Our Current Focuses
Technology Development
Aryan Aviraj, CTO, won the II Global Graphene Call competition, an all-expenses-paid laboratory program to develop our graphene-based prototype from TRL 4 to TRL 6. To the right is a mockup.
We are developing an industrial level (21 inch * 2.5 inch filter) water filter that will enable us to test against target KPIs. Our goal is to prove our technology's capability for sustainable wastewater filtration and desalination, at the industrial level.
We are interested to partner with universities, wastewater companies, and technology-based organizations for the testing and development of our prototype.
Fundraising
In order to progress with our technology development, we require funding. Although funding is a necessity, our focus is to engage with impactful organizations and/or individuals who are interested to become long term partners. Deep connections is our priority; funding is a means to continue our development.
We are interested to connect with Angel Investors who are passionate about sustainability, clean water, and the development of revolutionary technology.
Ian Shepardson
Ian Shepardson
Ian Shepardson
CEO & Co-founder
Ian is a social entrepreneur who is dedicated to using his business skills to create a more holistic world for tomorrow. Ian is an experienced salesman and apt to the art of building and maintaining strong relationships. He has strong leadership and presentation skills, as well as overall business acumen.
Aryan Aviraj
Ian Shepardson
Ian Shepardson
CTO & Founder .
Aryan Aviraj is an accomplished marine engineering professional. Aryan exhibits a firm, but flexible approach to innovation. He demonstrates ability to streamline operations. He possesses a passion for solving global problems through innovation, and is a highly organized individual.
Prajwal Nirwan
Ian Shepardson
Prajwal Nirwan
IP & Strategy Advisor Praj is a business-oriented European Patent Attorney and IP strategist with over 12 years of experience. Prajwal has worked in close collaboration with various inventors, business executives, and IP professionals in global markets. He has a keen interest in cleantech and green innovations
Filtration for the Future
Industrial Desalination
Industrial Desalination
Industrial Desalination
Our technology will improve industrial capacities for Desalination.
Hydrogen Energy
Industrial Desalination
Industrial Desalination
Our technology will improve efficiencies in the production of Hydrogen Energy.
Water Crisis
Industrial Desalination
Water Crisis
Our technology will provide clean water access to rural parts of the developing world.
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