Gross-Wen Technologies

In 2014, Gross-Wen Technologies was founded by Dr. Martin Gross and Dr. Zhiyou Wen at Iowa State University while developing GWT’s sustainable RAB™ system to help municipal and industrial clients effectively treat wastewater in more economical and reliable ways. Gross-Wen Technologies uses its patented wastewater treatment technology, known as the revolving algal biofilm system (RAB), to cost-effectively recover nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater. Compared to other treatment options, our system is significantly more affordable and produces algae biomass which can be sold as a slow release algal fertilizer or bioplastic. Gross-Wen Technologies exists to help municipalities and industrial clients sustainably treat water in more effective and affordable ways! Our technology was developed at Iowa State University, and from there, we’ve grown into a trusted source for environmentally friendly wastewater processing.