Pollution Engineering and Adventus Group Recognize Future Environmental Science Leaders

Remediation biotechnology firm announces winners of the Best Student Presentation awards

ATLANTA, Georgia (March 17, 2009) - The Adventus Group, a world leader in the soil, sediment and groundwater bioremediation industry, joined Pollution Engineering magazine to recognize emerging environmental scientists during the 1st RemTEC09, a Remediation Technology Summit recently held in Atlanta. Three students were awarded $500 for the best overall platform and poster presentations by an objective Student Judging Committee.

The judging committee consisted of Dr. Pamela Dugan (Carus Corporation), Dr. Phil Block (FMC Corporation), Roy Bigham (Pollution Engineering) and was headed up by Dr. Fayaz Lakhwala of Adventus.

"I was very impressed with the knowledge and passion demonstrated by the student participants. I think it shows that we have great promise for the future of this industry," said Bigham. "I certainly look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the future."

"These impressive young environmentalists all displayed superb thought leadership and presentation skills. Selecting the winning themes was extremely difficult, although the industry will surely be hearing more from these students in years ahead," said Dr. Lakhwala of Adventus. "As our company continues to develop the next generation of remediation biotechnologies, it is our privilege to showcase the important role partnerships with the academic community and private sector organizations can play. The Adventus Group is committed to continue sponsoring student contests around the globe, and congratulates all the participants - especially our award winners."

This year's contest winners were:

Ms. Kelly Fletcher of Georgia Institute of Technology, for her platform presentation on Stable Carbon Isotope Fractionation of 1,2-Dichloropropane During Degradation by Dehalococcides Population.

Ms. Emmie Granbery of Georgia Institute of Technology, for her poster presentation on Characterization of DNAPL Source Zone Architecture and Associated Plume Response in 2-D Aquifer Cell Experiments.

Mr. Tanapon Phenrat of Carnegie Mellon University, for his poster presentation on Transport Characteristics of Polyelctrolyte-Modified Fe Nanoparticles at High Particle Concentration in Sand Columns.

The evaluation factors used to rate the presentations included: Topic Selection/Innovation, Research and Analysis Techniques Utilized, Presentation/Poster Organization and Structure, Quality of Presentation Materials and Communication of Presentation/Poster Content. Each presentation was ranked using a mathematical scale. Scores were tabulated by the Committee, with awards provided to three students possessing the highest total score.

About Adventus Group - Environmental Biotechnologies for the 21st Century

Adventus Group provides a growing portfolio of leading environmental remediation technologies, including patented offerings from Adventus Americas Inc., and EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. Our business model supports site owners, environmental engineers, consultants, regulators, and the academic community by providing unbiased design, and selection of the most cost-effective remediation strategies. Our proprietary portfolio includes:

• In Situ Chemical Reduction (ISCR) technologies:
  • DARAMEND® for soils, sludges and sediments;
  • EHC® portfolio of injectable amendments for groundwater;
  • EHC®-A liquid formulation for wells and other networks;
  • EHC®-M for immobilization of soluble metal impacts;
  • A-SOX™ canister delivery system;
  • ZVI PRBs and related groundwater treatment innovations;
  • ZVI-Clay for in situ source zone treatment;
• EHC-O™ oxygen releasing compound for in situ hydrocarbon treatment;
  • O-SOX™ canister delivery system;
• ISGS™ in situ geochemical stabilization of DNAPL;
• AquaBlok® for in situ sub-aqueous capping and treatment of sediments;
• AquaBlok+™ for capping and treatment of impacted sediments;
• HoleBlok+™ down-well, low-permeability sealant;
• mGCW™ microbiologically enhanced Groundwater Circulation Wells;
• Modeling Services for optimization of remedial designs and strategies.

The Adventus scientific team is a recognized practice leader, with over 500 Abstracts published within the industry. Through February 2009, we have successfully treated over 5,000,000 metric tons of soil impacted by hazardous wastes - and millions of gallons of groundwater - at over 1000 sites around the globe.

Adventus Group – Environmental Biotechnologies for the 21st Century

The Adventus Group provides a growing portfolio of leading environmental remediation technologies, including patented offerings from Adventus Americas Inc., and EnviroMetal Technologies Inc. Our business model supports site owners, environmental engineers, consultants, regulators, and the academic community by providing unbiased design, and selection of the most cost-effective remediation strategies.

Adventus exclusively offers DARAMEND®, EHC® and related ZVI technologies for In Situ Chemical Reduction (ISCR) along with TERRAMEND®, AQUABLOK+™, EHC-O™, O-SOX™, and mGCW™ systems to address myriad soil, sediment and groundwater impacts. Our world-class technical team is a clearly recognized industry leader. Since its inception in 2003, Adventus has successfully deployed field installations at hundreds of sites across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

The Adventus family of companies is always seeking strategic partnerships with complementary remediation biotechnologies, and qualified international licensees in numerous countries. For more information contact Michael Mueller at or visit us online at www.AdventusGroup.com or www.eti.ca.