Trap & Treat® CAT 100: Fusion of BOS 100® and Biotechnology

How It Works: Engineered for Deep Reach and Effective Treatment 

CAT 100’s technology works through a precise, multi-step process: 

• Electron transfer: Contaminants adsorb to activated carbon surfaces, forming an electrical connection throughout the elemental iron and carbon structure. 
• Electron pump: CAT 100 contains complex carbohydrates and peptides that ferment slowly, creating a steady supply of electrons. This electron pump fuels the conductive network, driving ongoing degradation.
• Catalytic iron support: The metallic iron acts as a catalyst, allowing for more contaminant treatment than traditional iron-based methods. Since the iron is not significantly consumed, it preserves long-term reaction potential.

Technical Description

Application

CAT 100 is mixed with water to create a slurry, which is then injected in a triangular grid pattern for plume treatment. It can be applied through:

• Direct push injection
• Soil mixing
• Trenching

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What Does It Treat?

Trap & Treat® CAT 100 can effectively treat soil and groundwater heavily contaminated with:

• Halogenated compounds
• Complex mixtures of recalcitrant contaminants
• CVOCs 
• Pesticides and herbicides

Targeted Remediation for Chlorinated Solvents

Here’s how CAT 100 delivers consistent results, even in challenging environments: 

• Amplified dechlorination capacity: By combining electron conduction, fermentation, and metal catalysis, CAT 100 enables far greater contaminant degradation than traditional iron-based systems — even in hard-to-reach zones.
• Versatile treatment: It works in various geological settings, including sands, fractured bedrock, and consolidated bedrock that resist standard in situ treatments.
• Minimally invasive: It reduces the need for excavation or multiple injections, preserving site integrity and lowering costs. 
• Long-term performance: CAT 100 remains active in the subsurface, providing ongoing treatment without generating daughter products.