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RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT & DEMONSTRATION


Intellectual Property

In its first ten years of operation, over 30% of all N-Viro revenues were committed to research. Over a dozen patents form the basis of N-Viro's intellectual property. Over 30 operating plants form the basis of N-Viro's experience and trade secrets.

N-Viro readily shares its information and its research with its licensees, who form the backbone of N-Viro's intellectual network.

 

BioCheck Laboratories, Inc.: Environmental Testing and Analysis

BioCheck labs, a 3,500 ft2 facility provides complete microbiology analysis of municipal and industrial biosolids, including viral and helminth analyses according to approved EPA methodology. Currently, it is one of the most complete microbiology laboratories of its type in the United States.

In addition to testing for compliance with USEPA 503 and water quality regulations, the laboratory is designed for conducting research on many facets of industrial and municipal biosolids management.

BioCheck labs is ideally structured to service the quality control requirements of companies needing microbiological and chemical monitoring of products and processes.

Research Efforts

BioCheck Labs has participated in the development of over twelve different patents. Previous research projects include clinical drug studies, protein purification, disinfection techniques, immunoassay development, pasteurization technology sterility checking, wastewater sludge stabilization, bacterial adherence, predation of bacteria and odor control.

Current research efforts include examining the use of alkaline by-products for stabilizing agricultural wastes and projects that benefit the coal industry by creating more markets for their combustion by-products.

Employee Bios


Terry Logan Ph.D

Dr. Logan's laboratory at OSU, Dept. of Natural Resources, was originally involved in the characterization of the N-Viro Soil product. Their efforts are currently centered on answering questions and finding answers to the mechanics and practical applications of the distribution and management of N-Viro Soil and other biosolids derived products. They are also involved in the expansion of new applications for these types of products.

Research Efforts

Current research projects include examining synthetic soil mixes for horticultural uses and reclaiming abandoned mineland at the "Wilds" in Cumberland OH with N-Viro Soil. Other work includes metal uptake monitoring on vegetable crops when using biosolids (including N-Viro Soil) as a soil amendment.

Employee Bios


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