Program Utilizes INTRATOMICS鈥� STRAT WX™ Reactor to Assess Commercial Potential for Scaling Graphene Production from Biosolids in Abu Dhabi 听
INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies, a subsidiary of Khalifa University Enterprises Company (KUEC) and commercial spin-off of the Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TAQA Water Solutions and MAGMA to launch a pilot program exploring the conversion of wastewater biosolids into graphene and advanced materials.
The MoU was signed during the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi by Fahad Mohamed Rashed Al Absi, CEO, INTRATOMICS Eng. Abdul Wahab Sharif, Chief Business Development Officer,, TAQA Water Solutions, and Mark Anthony Woods, CEO, MAGMA. The collaboration contributes to UAE鈥檚 National In-Country Value Program and the Net Zero 2050 Strategy, Water Security Strategy 2036, and Abu Dhabi鈥檚 circular economy objectives.
The program will deploy INTRATOMICS鈥� proprietary STRAT WX Reactor, powered by Instant Volumetric Conversion (IVC™) technology, at INTRATOMICS鈥� 2DWORKS pre-industrial facility in Abu Dhabi. TAQA Water Solutions will provide biosolids feedstock at utility scale, while MAGMA will support feedstock preparation and logistics to ensure materials meet process specifications. This pilot study will assess technical feasibility, feedstock suitability, material yields, and the potential to scale the program commercially in Abu Dhabi.
Fahad Mohamed Rashed Al Absi said: 鈥淭his MoU marks a significant step in demonstrating a complete circular value chain, from waste origin through controlled up-cycling to qualified industrial material. TAQA Water Solutions generates the feedstock at utility scale; INTRATOMICS鈥� STRAT WX™ platform up-cycles it at industrial scale. Together with MAGMA, we are establishing a new category of sovereign advanced materials production in Abu Dhabi.鈥�
Eng. Abdul Wahab Sharif, Chief Business Development Officer, said: 鈥淭his collaboration reflects our commitment to expanding how water utilities create value beyond their core operations. By transforming biosolids into advanced materials such as graphene, we are unlocking new economic and environmental opportunities from what was once considered waste. Through this partnership, we are advancing our circular economy ambitions, supporting national sustainability goals, and contributing to the development of future-ready industries in Abu Dhabi. Together, we are not only managing resources more responsibly, but also shaping a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable water sector.鈥�
Mark Anthony Woods said: 鈥淭his initiative directly aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and the principles of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031. By converting industrial waste into valuable resources, we are contributing to the nation’s vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable innovation and green economy transformation. Our partnership exemplifies how the UAE is pioneering circular economy solutions that not only protect our environment but also create economic value, supporting the country’s commitment to building a resilient, sustainable future for generations to come.鈥�
TAQA Water Solutions is Abu Dhabi鈥檚 designated wastewater utility provider, managing 41 sewage treatment plant catchment centers across a 13,000-kilometre network and treating over 1.3 million cubic meters of wastewater daily. The Company has already achieved significant milestones in water reuse. This collaboration will include the provision of 400 kilograms of sludge by TAQA Water Solutions.
The Instant Volumetric Conversion is a rapid, non-combustion conversion process that structurally transforms carbon-rich waste into graphene and graphene-related material without incineration, combustion emissions, or landfill.
The STRAT WX Reactor is specifically engineered for waste-derived feedstocks including biosolids, plastics, coke, fly ash, and petrochemical sludge, and is designed for continuous industrial-scale throughput as part of INTRATOMICS鈥� broader STRAT REACTOR platform. The resulting graphene-related materials have active applications in coatings, construction composites, filtration, and energy storage, sectors where global graphene demand is growing rapidly.
