Academic-Industry Consortium

Revitalizing Rivers with Nanobubble Technology

The Initiative

Bridging the Gap in Water Quality

The Academic–Industry Consortium is a collaborative initiative established to advance research, field validation, and large-scale deployment of nanobubble-based solutions. Formed under a formal Memorandum of Understanding, the consortium brings together leading academic institutions and industry expertise to address persistent water quality challenges.

"The consortium was created to bridge the gap between infrastructure compliance and actual improvement in river and drain health."

Despite significant investments in sewage treatment systems, many water bodies continue to experience dissolved oxygen depletion and ecological stress. Our focus is on in-situ and post-treatment solutionsthat directly enhance water quality within the receiving water bodies themselves.

Project Lifecycle

1

Research Design

2

Pilot Implementation

3

Field Deployment

4

Monitoring & Validation

5

Documentation & Scale-up

Outcome Focused

We offer governments and stakeholders a credible pathway for piloting innovative technologies and advancing long-term rejuvenation programs.

Purpose & Scope

Establishing an academic–industry consortium to collaborate on research, pilot implementation, field deployment, validation, and scale-up of nanobubble-based solutions.

Drinking Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)
Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
Open drains, canals, and wastewater conveyances
Rivers, streams, wetlands, lakes, and ponds
Irrigation water systems
Groundwater remediation
Industrial and mixed wastewater streams
Climate-linked interventions (GHG reduction)

The Consortium also undertakes carbon credit assessment, validation, and monetization support.

Strategic Objectives

Quality Compliance

Achieving statutory and performance-based treated water quality compliance.

Pollutant Reduction

Reduction of BOD, COD, TSS, nutrients, pathogens, and odor.

Climate Alignment

Methane and nitrous oxide reduction aligned with climate commitments.

Scalable Solutions

Deployment of affordable, scalable, low-energy, and modular solutions.

Data Generation

Generation of regulatory-grade monitoring data and peer-reviewed documentation.

Advanced Solutions

Two-Stage In-Situ Treatment

Nanobubble Oxygenation

Injects billions of gas nanobubbles into the water column with high surface area and low rise velocity.

  • Rapid Dissolved Oxygen (DO) uplift
  • Supports aerobic biodegradation
  • Low energy consumption

FBG Biofilm Modules

Facultative Bacteria Generator (FBG) modules provide a surface for attached-growth biofilms.

  • High surface-area for biofilm attachment
  • Provides anoxic conditions to denitrify
  • Resilience to hydraulic shock loads

Our Consortium Partners

Nanobubbles Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Technology Provider / Nodal Agency

University of Cincinnati

Academic Partner: Research & Development

NextGen Septic, LLC (USA)

Technology Partner: Technology Provider

INRM Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Consultancy: Hydrology & Data

IIT Delhi

Academic Partner: Research & Technical Support

IIT Ropar

Academic Partner: Application & Monitoring

IIT (BHU), Varanasi

Academic Partner: Research & Validation

Field Investigation

Punjab Site Pre-Survey

The assessment evaluates the technical feasibility of Nanobubbles-based in-stream oxygen enhancement. Ghaggar River and Kali Bein are recommended as Priority-I pilot sites.

Sites Visited:

Ghaggar River (District Mohali)
Kali Bein River (Sultanpur Lodhi)
Tung Dhab Drain (Amritsar)

Consortium Members

Prof. A. K. Gosain
Dr. Rakesh Govind
Dr. Kishore Paknikar
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singh
Prof. Reet Kamal Tiwari
Dr. Arya Vijayanandan
Mr. Jagjit Singh Kochar

Process Flow

1. Influent: Polluted water enters the zone.
2. Oxygenation: Nanobubbles uplift DO levels.
3. Biofilm: FBG modules stabilize and polish.
4. Effluent: Clean water with lower BOD/Odor.

Regulatory

No chemical addition
No GMOs or exotic microbes
Physical/Biological enhancement

Interested in Joining the Consortium?

Visit Consortium Portal

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