I. History of Technological Innovation (R&D and Intellectual Property)
O₂&B has built its technological leadership through long-term participation in national R&D and a proprietary patent portfolio, with MCDI advanced water treatment technology at its core.
Status of participation in major R&D projects (2003~)
- 2022-2023: Evaluation of MCDI ionic substance removal performance for mass production (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)
- 2016-2019: Development and demonstration of an export-focused water purification device package
- 2011–2016: Development of a multipurpose, small-scale water treatment package (Global Top Environmental Technology)
- 2003–2007: Development of an automated ozone/activated carbon water purification system (G-7 Environmental Engineering Technology)
- Core Technologies: MCDI/CDI-based fluorine selective treatment and energy recovery technology
Key patent registration status
| Patent number | Patent name | Registration date |
|---|---|---|
| No. 10-2437597 | Fluoride selective CDI water treatment system | 2022.08 |
| No. 10-2539509 | Solar-powered power conversion of a capacitor-type desalination module | 2023.05 |
| No. 10-1965784 | Continuous water purification system using deionization method | 2019.03 |
| TZ/P19/000058 | Selective Fluoride Addition | 2019.02 |
| TZ/P/19/000017 | SELF-POWER GENERATION UNIT | 2019.03 |
II. Securing Credibility (Certification and Awards Showcase)
We have secured excellence in our technology and management system through public institutions and domestic and international certifications. (Click to view document image)
External awards
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2024 ESG Awards (Water Technology Sector)
Korea ESG Society/Electronic Times -
2023 Small Business Owners' Root Industry Development Award
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Ministerial Award) -
2025 IEVE Innovation Awards
International e-Mobility Expo (Technology Innovation Award)
Key Business Capability Certificates (12 types in total)
Innovative Product Designation Certification
Designation as an excellent public procurement product
K-MARK performance certification
Performance certification of capacitor-type desalination device
ISO 14001 certification
Environmental Management System
ISO 9001 certification
Quality Management System
INNO-BIZ certification
Technology-innovative small and medium-sized enterprises
NET New Technology Certification
Designation of new advanced water purification technology
Venture Business Confirmation Certificate
Excellent technology/growth potential
Corporate Research Institute
Nationally recognized R&D center
Promising export small and medium-sized enterprises
Global growth potential
Performance Certification (EPC)
Designation of Excellent Procurement Items
Clean workplace
Occupational safety and health management
Environmental New Technology Certification
Ministry of Environment New Technology Verification
III. Major Business Performance (Domestic and International References)
From ODA cooperation projects to industrial water treatment, MCDI technology has secured global references by demonstrating overwhelming performance and cost-effectiveness in demanding environments.
| Business name | Orderer and region | Capacity (m³/day) | Amount (thousands of dollars/hundreds of millions of won) | Contract date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOICA IBS Project (Tanzania) | KOICA / Arusha, Tanzania | 2,500 | 2.3 billion won | 2020.12 |
| Public-Private Joint Entry into the Water Industry (Bangladesh) | Korea Water Industry Association / Bangladesh | 300 | 1.09 billion won | 2021.11 |
| Malaysian water treatment plant | Ministry of Environment / Malaysia | 200 | $300,000 | 2018.03 |
| Senegal village water supply project | Environmental Industry and Technology Institute / Senegal | 200 | $260,000 | 2017.07 |
| Ethiopian village water supply | Environmental Industry and Technology Institute / Ethiopia | 150 | 320 million won | 2020.06 |
| Groundwater fluoride treatment in Tanzania | Tanzania / Arusha Uwiro | 40 | $130,000 | 2019.12 |
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