Cellx: Sustainable treatment of industrial chemical waste

Pollution caused by industrial chemical by-products is a major global issue. Conventional disposal (i.e. incineration) is costly and emits large amounts of CO2, while current biological methods struggle at scale and efficiency.

Meet Cellx Biosolutions CEO Dr. Estelle Clerc (Ph.D. microbiology), Geoffrey Besnier (Operations Lead), Christian Engler (Engineering Lead), and Dr. Fabienne Kurt (Product Lead) bridging the gap in biological solutions using highly-performant bacterial degraders for effective and CO2 emission-free degradation of target chemicals in industry.

CellX developed an innovative method using a deployable microfluidic-based tool to capture bacteria capable of pollutant degradation in remote environments. The chemical treatment sector, valued at 30 billion USD, is expected to grow by 82% by 2027. This growth aligns with clear economic and societal motivations for advancing sustainable alternatives, positioning CellX as a key player in the drive toward a more environmentally responsible future.

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