Green Technology

AEL (International Holdings) Limited

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Decision Maker

Mr. Ivan Wong
ivan.wong@aelintl.hk
6199 3975
Unit 314A, 3/F InnoCentre 72 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Raw Description
AEL (International Holdings) Ltd, headquartered in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, is a spin-off of Associated Engineers Limited. Our team is dedicated to making a significant impact by addressing the urgent global need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We take pride in our R&D team, which provides a turn-key solution for the treatment of food waste, converting it into renewable energy and valuable resources. | Description | Our Food Waste Total Recycling Solution incorporates a range of patented novel technologies, covering the pre-treatment of food waste, anaerobic digestion systems, and odour removal technology. We are currently collaborating with the Hong Kong Productivity Council to research and develop this solution, which has resulted in significant achievements. In 2021, we were honoured with the championship in the Open Group (Environmental Sustainability) and received the Most Favoured Award in the City I&T Grand Challenge. || Follow Us

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

AEL (International Holdings) Limited is a specialized environmental engineering firm focused on the "Circular Economy." They provide turn-key food waste recycling solutions that integrate anaerobic digestion (AD), automated pre-treatment, and odor control to convert organic waste into renewable energy (biogas) and nutrient-rich resources. Based in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP), they are at the forefront of urban waste-to-energy infrastructure.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 68/100

Why this Score? While AEL is not a semiconductor or quantum company, their core processes—specifically anaerobic digestion and wastewater management—face significant bottlenecks that 6C’s Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) technology is uniquely qualified to solve. The "digestate" (liquid byproduct) of food waste treatment is often laden with high concentrations of ammonia and refractory organic pollutants that traditional biological or chemical treatments struggle to neutralize. BDD electrodes represent the "Gold Standard" for electrochemical oxidation in these harsh environments.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Effluent/Digestate Treatment BDD Electrochemical Electrodes BDD has the widest electrochemical window of any material. It generates hydroxyl radicals ($\cdot OH$) directly from water to mineralize "hard" organic pollutants and high COD in food waste liquid that AD cannot process.
Process Monitoring (Sensing) BDD Electrochemical Sensors Traditional pH and nutrient sensors foul quickly in food waste slurries. BDD sensors are chemically inert and resistant to "bio-fouling," providing stable, real-time monitoring of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and ammonia levels within the digester.
Pre-treatment Durability PCD/Diamond Coatings for Components Food waste pre-treatment involves abrasive mechanical grinding and acidic environments. 6C’s PCD coatings on critical pump seals or macerator blades can extend component life by 5-10x compared to stainless steel.
Odor Control (Advanced Oxidation) BDD-based Ozone Generation AEL prioritizes odor removal. 6C BDD cells can generate high-concentration ozone ($O_3$) from water or air with higher efficiency than corona discharge, providing a compact, chemical-free deodorization solution.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "As you scale your anaerobic digestion systems, how are you currently managing the high Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and ammonia levels in the leftover digestate, and what is the current replacement cycle for your liquid-phase sensors due to bio-fouling?"
  • Value Statement: "6C can help AEL achieve a 'zero-liquid-discharge' model by using Boron-Doped Diamond electrodes to mineralize the toughest organic contaminants in food waste effluent, far exceeding the performance of traditional chemical oxidation."