BioGill technology developed at ANSTO
ANSTO Nuclear Science and
Technology Facilities. Source: ANSTO
The BioGill technology was developed in the research laboratories of the Institute of Materials Engineering at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, ANSTO a Commonwealth research agency.
ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialised advice, scientific services and products to government, industry, academia and other research organisations.
A group of research scientists from the Institute of Materials Engineering were involved in the ground-breaking research into the use of nano-particulate materials originating from the synroc waste form technology.
Between 2004 - 2009, the technology was further developed and incubated within ANSTO, with a view to commercialising the technology.
From invention to commercialisation
In the lab. Source: ANSTO
In 2007, John West took part in an industry event at ANSTO and attended a presentation on a new nano-particulate membrane technology. John was so impressed he stayed on to meet the research team and learn more about the invention.
Over the ensuing two years, John negotiated with ANSTO for the exclusive rights to licence and commercialise the technology now known as BioGill. John established the Sydney based BioGill Environmental Pty Ltd as the vehicle to commercialise this award-winning technology.
BioGills are an innovative, Australian technology which aims to be a cost effective methodology for wastewater treatment. BioGills have uses in both domestic and commercial operations.
BioGills have been successfully demonstrated at various scales with grey water, grease-trap wastewater, sewage and with many different industrial wastewater streams such as effluent from breweries, wineries and a detergent factory.
