Biosenta Inc. announced further advances in research and development of the Tri-Filler particle composed of Ca(OH)2 (calcium hydroxide) core with a CaCO3 (calcium carbonate) encapsulation. Ongoing development of new methods of production of Tri-Filler by Dr. Maen Husein of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Calgary and his team have reduced aggregation and resulted in the production of Tri-Filler particles being more uniform in shape and morphology. Additionally, using these new production methods, Tri-Filler can now be produced continuously at a higher rate than previously achieved.

The University of Calgary team continues to investigate the mechanism of encapsulation of calcium hydroxide with calcium carbonate with a view to improving Tri-Filler's performance in industrial applications and exploring Tri-Filler's ability to serve as an effective carbon sink. Preliminary testing conducted by SGS Canada Inc. using accelerated aging, indicates that Tri-Filler may have a shelf life of up to 99 years. Dr. Mehdi Mohammadi Ashani, a Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology and Bioengineering at the University of Calgary, continues to study Tri-Filler on its own and in combination with other materials, to assess its efficacy against a diverse range of microorganisms, encompassing gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria including S.aureus, P.aeruginosa, and E.coli as well as fungi, including C.albecan and C.auris.

Lab testing of Tri-Filler as an anti-microbial has shown very promising results. By incorporating CO2 in the encapsulation process, Tri-Filler aids in reducing CO2 emissions, helping businesses in achieving their sustainability goals.