Nure: Recovery Material Technology

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Rookwood’s recovery material technology sits at the core of the nuRe® approach.
It is built around a simple idea:

Remove harmful compounds from water — and retain their value for reuse.

By combining natural bioresources with some clever engineering, our materials enable efficient, scalable and circular resource recovery across municipal, agricultural and industrial systems.

What Are Recovery Materials?

Recovery materials are engineered, bio‑based reactive media that:

  • Capture target compounds from water
  • Bind them securely within a stable structure
  • Prevent release or leaching during use
  • Enable controlled reuse where appropriate

They are designed to work across varied water conditions, while remaining:

  • Stable and durable
  • Safe for natural environments
  • Practical to deploy at scale

A Different Approach to Water

Conventional systems focus on removing pollutants — often turning them into waste.
Rookwood takes a different view:

Capture → Stabilise → Recover → Reuse

Nutrients and contaminants are not just a problem to remove — they are resources in the wrong place.

Our materials are designed to recover these resources safely and make them available for beneficial use.

PRM® (Phosphate Recovery Material) is the first material developed and optimised by Rookwood.

It demonstrates how the system works in practice:

 

captures phosphate efficiently across water types

binds it within a stable, non‑leaching structure

enables reuse as LiftedP®, a slow‑release fertiliser

delivers carbon‑negative performance

 

Learn More about PRM

From Single Nutrient to Multi‑Resource Recovery

While PRM® focuses on phosphate, the underlying technology is designed to extend further.

Rookwood is developing materials to target a wider range of compounds, including:

  • nitrogen species (e.g. ammonium, nitrate)
  • mixed nutrient streams
  • organic and inorganic compounds
  • trace elements and emerging contaminants

This evolution moves beyond single‑pollutant treatment towards a flexible recovery platform.

Designed for Real‑World Conditions

Recovery materials are engineered for deployment across:

  • municipal wastewater systems
  • agricultural water and runoff
  • industrial and process water
  • natural water bodies and catchment interventions

They are delivered through modular nuRe® hardware, allowing:

  • simple integration into existing systems
  • flexible scaling across sites
  • low‑impact installation and operation

Performance and Practicality

Every recovery material is designed to balance performance with usability:

  • high adsorption capacity for efficient removal
  • consistent performance across variable flows
  • long material lifespan, reducing replacements
  • physical stability in water environments
  • compatibility with modular deployment systems

This ensures solutions work not just in theory, but in real operating environments.

 

Built on Natural, Carbon‑Aware Materials

Our recovery materials are based on:

  • carbon‑rich biochar structures
  • recycled and underutilised raw materials
  • low‑impact production processes

This approach delivers:

  • low environmental footprint
  • inherent carbon storage
  • compatibility with natural systems

PRM® already demonstrates this through its carbon‑negative production and performance.

Circular by Design

Recovery materials are designed to retain value after use.

Once saturated:

  • captured nutrients remain stable within the material
  • the material can be repurposed through Lifted technology
  • nutrients are returned to land or other productive uses

This creates a continuous system linking:

water → recovery → reuse → land → water

A Platform for Long‑Term Resource Recovery

Recovery material technology is not a single solution — it is a growing platform.

It enables Rookwood to:

  • expand beyond phosphate into new nutrients and compounds
  • adapt to changing regulatory and environmental needs
  • support multiple sectors from a shared core technology
  • build scalable, circular systems across water and land

For Water Companies

A high‑performance tertiary treatment to remove residual phosphate and support compliance, deployed through modular nuRe® hardware.

For Developers and Construction

Meet nutrient neutrality requirements with a nature‑based, temporary or permanent filtration solution.

For Regulators and Environmental Bodies

A practical, circular approach that improves water quality, reduces eutrophication risk, and aligns with long‑term environmental objectives.

For the Environment

A hybrid nature‑based technology that delivers measurable improvements in water quality and ecosystem resilience.
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Unlock Exceptional Phosphate Removal with PRM® Our advanced material delivers rapid, effective, and sustainable phosphate capture—transforming water quality and supporting a cleaner, healthier environment.

From Pollution to Resource

Rookwood’s recovery materials turn environmental challenges into usable outputs.
They improve water quality, reduce waste and support circular resource use — through practical, scalable technology.

Ready for Sustainable Nutrient Recovery?

Contact us today for a consultation and discover how nuRe® can address your specific needs.

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