ZwitterCo, which develops membranes to treat the most challenging wastewaters, announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with Mott Corporation to deliver wastewater solutions for manure and food-waste digesters, as well as breweries and distilleries, in North America. The announcement follows Mott's acquisition of Digested Organics, ZwitterCo’s North American channel partner since 2021.
ZwitterCo has solved a long-standing performance limitation for membranes, which are normally prone to rapid and irreversible clogging when filtering complex waste streams. Traditional membranes often require extensive cleaning and replacement when exposed to even low levels of fats, oils and other organic compounds, while ZwitterCo’s superfiltration membranes easily regenerate performance after processing saturated organic streams. Innovators in sectors like agriculture, food, landfills and bioprocessing, use superfiltration to extract tough-to-treat compounds from their wastewater, making it affordable to reuse the water and recover nutrients and other valuable products.
“Anaerobic digesters are an important technology in combating climate change, as they generate renewable natural gas and organic fertilizers from food and agricultural wastes. However, the wastewater from digesters, called digestate, can be expensive to dispose of and is challenging to treat,” said Alex Rappaport, CEO of ZwitterCo. “We are excited to partner with the team at Mott, which has terrific expertise in delivering complex, customized solutions into highly technical industries. With the addition of Digested Organics, Mott now has the most innovative solution for digestate treatment, as shown in some of the biggest successes in the industry so far, like Brown County Organics, Bettencourt Dairy #6, BioTown Biogas, and more.”
Mott Corporation is a global leader in filtration and flow control solutions, with over 60 years of demonstrated success in delivering best-in-class engineering and technical services for its customers. Mott is known for supporting industries like aerospace, semiconductors, and healthcare. With the recent acquisition of Digested Organics, Mott is expanding its business by incorporating broader water and agricultural solutions into its clean energy portfolio.
“We have found ZwitterCo’s membranes to offer a significant improvement relative to existing polymeric options on the market today. Integrating ZwitterCo’s products into our turn-key filtration systems means Mott and our new team members at Digested Organics can offer a best-in-class solution for onsite wastewater treatment, water reuse, and co-product generation” said Pat Hill, VP & GM of Mott’s North American Process Systems business.
The partnership between ZwitterCo and Mott Corporation marks a significant milestone in the field of wastewater treatment and resource recovery. By combining ZwitterCo's innovative superfiltration membranes with Mott's expertise in filtration and flow control, the collaboration is poised to create a lasting impact on sustainable practices in North America.
The demand for effective wastewater solutions is on the rise, driven by increasing environmental concerns and regulatory requirements. ZwitterCo's membranes have already demonstrated their ability to overcome the limitations of traditional membrane technology, providing a cost-effective and reliable method for treating complex waste streams. The partnership with Mott Corporation will further amplify the reach and impact of these groundbreaking membranes, as Mott's established presence in diverse industries will enable widespread adoption of the technology.
In addition to addressing the challenges of manure and food-waste digesters, breweries, and distilleries, the partnership opens doors for potential applications in other sectors. The agricultural industry, for instance, can benefit from the ability to extract valuable nutrients from wastewater, contributing to sustainable farming practices. Landfills, too, can leverage the advanced membrane technology to treat leachate and reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal.
As the world continues to grapple with water scarcity and environmental degradation, the collaboration between ZwitterCo and Mott Corporation offers a glimmer of hope. By providing efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment solutions, the partnership has the potential to preserve precious water resources, reduce pollution, and enable the recovery of valuable by-products. It represents a step towards a more circular economy, where waste is transformed into resources and sustainability is at the forefront of industrial practices.
About ZwitterCo
ZwitterCo’s membranes solve the most complex separation challenges, providing industries with the tools for advanced wastewater treatment and water reuse. The company builds membranes that are immune to irreversible fouling, enabling years of operating life in hard-to-treat streams that would ruin conventional membranes in hours. ZwitterCo’s products are used in digestates, leachates, and various food and beverage wastewaters and the company has been recognized by the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation as a leader in clean water technologies. For more information, visit www.zwitterco.com.
