water
worldwide!
Water is the origin of life. We should do everything to preserve this valuable resource.
An incredible 3.000.000 tonnes of plastics are present in our oceans – according to the latest estimates. This is as huge problem that we need to solve. ASAP.
Let’s start now!
Our mission is clear: We eliminate microplastics and tyre wear particles from surface waters to avoid further transport into the ocean. MicroBubbles supplies the ground-breaking solution for this: A revolutionized version of traditional microflotation.
Our radically innovative technology makes it possible to treat water right in the water body, without the need for external treatment tanks and spatially entirely scalable.
This scalable technology uses fine, homogenous gas bubbles to remove microplastics the water by transporting them up the water column to the surface. Without the use of chemicals. Based on solely physical principles: Since microplastics are hydrophobic, they attach to the bubbles surfaces and rise with them.
Beyond the case of microplastics, the MicroBubbles technology has the potential to revolutionize other technical fields too. From waste water treatment to environmental protection measures – how can those tiny gas bubbles help us solve the most pressing issues of our time? This is what we’re working on.
Our areas of focus:
Identify
Identify microplastics in real time and fully automatically
In a joint research cooperation, we are supporting our partner ZAITRUS in the development of a patented rapid measurement method for microplastic detection. This measurement method enables the real-time and process-integrated detection of microplastic particles. Using electrical impedance spectroscopy and a specialized AI, the particles are identified and characterized during the flow.
Analyze
Analysis of microplastics and micropollutants in our own laboratory
Building up expertise in the field of microplastics, particularly in microplastic analysis, is a key step in the fight against water pollution. As part of our research, we focus on the chemical analysis of microplastics and microplastic pollutants in water to better understand their emission into and impact on aquatic ecosystems. Our experts develop and use cutting-edge technology in our own laboratory for microplastic analysis and research new approaches to reduce microplastic pollution.
Eliminate
Microflotation for the efficient elimination of microplastics and micropollutants
Our patented, scalable process uses fine, very stable microbubbles to efficiently separate microplastics from the water – completely without chemicals, purely physically. Our technology enables water purification directly in surface water, without spatial limitations. With this application, MicroBubbles is setting new global standards for sustainable and efficient water purification, marking a radical turning point in water treatment.
We share a passion: Research for clean water.
To extend our team, we are looking for motivated applicants who are keen to contribute to cleaning up water worldwide. We believe in thinking-out-of-the box and tackling problems at their roots. We are not scared of change and radical innovations. As a daughter company of the Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIN-D) we’re perfectly positioned to come up with disruptive innovations by making use of our strong scientific network.
What motivates us?
Progress is our everyday business. Every day is different at MicroBubbles and this creates incredibly dynamicity and motivation that fascinates me. It is exciting to be part of a team looking for innovative solutions and starts new projects constantly.
Sofia Mumber
I am able to put my own ideas forward, make changes to established processes and help to develop the business. Tackling exciting, new challenges every day helps me to grow personally and perhaps even make the world a little better.
Sebastian Sander
The open communication and the opportunity to contribute one’s own expertise to the team strengthen the trust, fun and motivation of every single employee. The MicroBubbles environment creates the space for creativity and encourages me to put forward my best every day.
Marina Huber-Gedert