Executive Brief
EC Innovation Limited specializes in circular agriculture through a patented electrocatalytic AIoT wastewater treatment system. Their technology focuses on the "mineralization" of wastewater, converting pollutants into nutrient-rich irrigation water to enhance crop yields and urban plant longevity. At its core, their system relies on electrochemical oxidation to break down complex organic toxins and pathogens.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 82/100 (Adjacent Tech - Strong Potential)
Why this Score? The "Electrocatalytic" component of their system is the critical hardware bottleneck. Traditional electrodes (PbO2, Ti/IrO2) suffer from limited lifespans, fouling, and lower oxygen evolution overpotential. Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) is globally recognized as the "Gold Standard" for electrocatalytic wastewater treatment due to its ability to generate hydroxyl radicals (•OH) with unmatched efficiency. 6C's ability to provide BDD coatings or complete MPCVD systems aligns perfectly with EC Innovation's need for system durability and treatment efficacy.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Core Reactor Electrodes | BDD-on-Niobium or Free-standing BDD | BDD has the widest electrochemical window (approx. 3.5V). This allows for the production of •OH radicals without wasting energy on water electrolysis, significantly reducing the energy cost per m3 of treated water. |
| AIoT Sensing Layer | BDD Electrochemical Sensors | 6C's BDD can be used to create high-sensitivity sensors for detecting nitrates, phosphates, and heavy metals. Unlike standard sensors, BDD resists "fouling" in dirty wastewater, ensuring the "AIoT" data remains accurate over long deployments. |
| System Longevity | Custom Diamond Coatings | Direct coating of reactor components with PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) provides extreme chemical inertness, protecting the system against the highly corrosive "toxic-free" conversion process. |
| Vertical Integration | Custom MPCVD Reactor Build | As EC Innovation scales globally, buying BDD electrodes from third parties becomes a margin killer. 6C can install an in-house MPCVD system and provide the process recipes for EC Innovation to manufacture their own proprietary electrodes. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "Are your current electrocatalytic cells facing electrode passivation or degradation when treating high-salinity or high-COD urban wastewater, and how often do you require electrode replacement to maintain your 30% yield boost?"
- Value Statement: "6C can provide Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) solutions that extend your electrode lifecycle by 5x while increasing the mineralization rate of organic toxins through superior hydroxyl radical generation."