Nitrates and nitrites are produced naturally in the environment, but may pose health risks in sufficient quantities or reacting with further compounds. The client has identified the presence of nitrate (NO ₃) and nitrite (NO ₂) in its manufacturing process as a result of the processed materials and the biological environment of the process.
The manufacturing process produces an organic-based liquid extract is then concentrated. The client wants to remove all traces of nitrate / nitrite solution - given the viscosity of the resulting concentrate (40-50% dissolved solids), believe that the pre-merger phase is preferable (eg, in a batch and / or continuous). The concentrate is then applied to solid organic - management of nitrate and nitrite levels at this stage is also desirable. In all stages, the nitrifying bacteria (aerobic and anaerobic) convert nitrate to nitrite, so eliminating or inhibiting the bacteria can prevent the formation of nitrites, even for a short period of time.
Therefore, we are interested in separate solutions (or combined) to prevent the formation of nitrite in liquid or solid organic and / or selectively remove nitrate / nitrite from dry or liquid materials (ie no other compounds such as flavors).It is important to note that solutions should not involve temperatures exceeding 60 ° C.
The client company is seeking solutions that are realized in the short to medium term - relevant research, while it might be of interest, the solutions that already exist or that only require the development of its application are of primary interest. They are able to provide support for the expansion of a prototype system, but would like to see a proof of concept, at least.We are willing to consider any reasonable trade agreement, including licensing, purchasing, strategic alliances and partnerships.
Nitrates and nitrites are produced naturally in the environment, but may pose health risks in sufficient quantities or reacting with further compounds. The client has identified the presence of nitrate (NO ₃) and nitrite (NO ₂) in its manufacturing process as a result of the processed materials and the biological environment of the process. Nitrite is more of a problem to our client nitrate, and is formed by the conversion reaction following:
[NO3] - → [NO2] -
Therefore, they are willing to handle the levels of nitrite (either by controlling the above reaction or by removal of nitrate or nitrite) without affecting the process or the finished products.