Chip-Scale Screening
Rapidly evaluate engineered surface chemistries under controlled shear and fouling environments. Iterate designs weekly instead of quarterly.
Fouling‑Resistant Bioseparations.
From Chip to Plant.
ZOLX engineers a membraneless clarification platform that keeps surfaces clean, reduces ΔP, and scales seamlessly from discovery chips to pilot and plant modules.
Assay‑First Discovery → Scalable Panels
Panel Translation
Winners are transferred to coupon and panel hardware using the same coatings, pressure regime, and hydrodynamics validated in assay.
Plant-Ready Modules
Modular panels snap into existing clarification skids, enabling retrofits with fouling-resistant performance at a pragmatic CapEx.
Proof Points & Benchmarks
Our pilot programme is built around quantifiable wins for clarification uptime, shear exposure, and resource consumption.
Target runtime increase versus conventional membrane fouling controls in high-density enzyme broths.
Low-ΔP operation minimizes shear on shear-sensitive proteins and cuts energy draw.
Lower CIP frequency thanks to engineered anti-fouling surfaces and fast in-situ rinses.
Consistent surface chemistry and hydrodynamics across assay chips, coupons, and production-ready panels.
Where It Delivers First
We target tough clarification problems in wet processing. Early pilots focus on enzyme fermentation broths; adjacent opportunities span bioprocessing, dairy/food, and industrial water.
Industrial Enzymes — Broth Clarification
Clarification of high‑density fermentation broths is a known bottleneck due to rapid fouling and frequent CIP. Our fouling‑resistant, low‑pressure panels are designed to extend runtime and protect downstream steps, with a pragmatic pilot path.
- Reduce fouling‑driven downtime in dense broths
- Low‑ΔP operation to lower energy and shear
- CIP‑ready surfaces for multi‑batch campaigns
Bioprocessing — Gentle Cell/Protein Handling
For shear‑sensitive cells and proteins, low‑pressure operation helps maintain viability and activity. Our approach aims to minimize filter consumables while sustaining flux without harsh shear.
- Gentle, low‑shear clarification
- Designed to maintain stable throughput
- Clean‑in‑place workflows
Dairy & Food — Fouling‑Prone Streams
Membrane processes in dairy and beverage are productive yet fouling‑limited, driving cleaning time, water, and chemical use. Our fouling‑resistant panels aim to extend run length and cut resource consumption.
- Target longer runs between CIP
- Lower pumping loads via low‑pressure operation
- Drop‑in panel form factor (pilot‑ready)
Industrial Water & Oil‑in‑Water
Polishing oily or particulate‑rich side streams benefits from surfaces that resist cake formation while enabling selective handling of target fractions.
- Fouling‑resistant operation
- Modular panel architecture
- CIP and durability in focus
Request a Pilot Briefing
Tell us about the clarification challenge you are tackling. We will schedule a focused session to align on feed chemistry, performance targets, and deployment timeline.