Zhejiang University Visits Small Boss for MBBR Biofiltration Joint R&D

On July 10 2026 a research delegation from Zhejiang Universitys Smart Fishery Research Center — led by Prof Pang Hongshuai Director Dr Qian Yang Chief Scientist of Recirculating Aquaculture and Engineer Zhang Yong — visited Tongxiang Small Boss Specialty Plastics Co Ltd for an in-depth technical exchange on MBBR biofiltration systems. Chairman Shen Jianqing Vice General Manager Shen Guoquan and Lu Quanqing together with the water treatment sales team and MBBR laboratory engineers participated in the full-day visit.

MBBR Biofiltration Collaboration Zhejiang University Expresses Strong Interest in Joint R and D

During the symposium Prof Pang presented an overview of Chinas large-scale factory-based recirculating aquaculture system RAS projects covering standardization progress and the latest trends in high-efficiency intelligent biofiltration systems. He emphasized that the center is committed to integrating industry-leading products intelligent equipment complete system solutions and service resources to drive the standardized and scaled development of the recirculating aquaculture industry. Prof Pang specifically expressed a strong interest in deepening cooperation with Small Boss leveraging the companys mature core biofiltration system solutions for recirculating aquaculture water treatment to pursue comprehensive multi-level industrial technology collaboration.

Chairman Shen Jianqing and Vice General Manager Lu Quanqing responded with strong recognition and active engagement to Prof Pangs industry insights and cooperation proposals.

Five Industry Pain Points Small Boss Presents Targeted MBBR Solutions

Chairman Shen presented the companys targeted solutions for five persistent challenges in traditional biofiltration systems:

• Media Accumulation — Optimized geometric structure ensuring uniform fluidization and eliminating dead zones
• Slow Biofilm Formation — Rapid biofilm colonization technology shortening system startup cycles
• Low Treatment Efficiency — Multi-stage biofiltration coupling design ensuring long-term stable operation
• High Aeration Energy — High-efficiency aeration system with precision oxygen supply control reducing total energy consumption
• High Maintenance Costs — Low-maintenance design with modular structure minimizing lifecycle operational costs

The company is accelerating its transformation from a single-product supplier to an intelligent biofiltration system service provider and smart fishery total solution provider.

Frontline Market Feedback Four Core Customer Demands Driving Precision R and D

During the meeting the sales team — Ding Shiwen Shen Fuqiang and Yu Lei — shared real-world feedback from aquaculture customers highlighting four critical demands:

• System Stability — Guaranteed long-term reliable operation of RAS facilities
• Intelligent Operation — Remote monitoring and automated management capabilities
• Energy Optimization — Reduced total system operating costs
• Long-Term Reliability — Reduced maintenance frequency and extended equipment lifespan

The market also expressed urgent expectations for integrated intelligent smart fishery water treatment solutions providing critical direction for targeted joint R and D efforts.

Five Core Technical Areas Deep Discussion and Preliminary Cooperation Agreement Reached

Following the symposium ZJU researchers Dr Qian Yang and Engineer Zhang Yong sat down with Small Boss MBBR lab engineers Yin Yijie and Pan Feng for in-depth discussions on five core technical areas:

• Biofilter Media Optimization — Enhancing MBBR media specific surface area and biofilm attachment efficiency
• Aeration and Retention System Upgrade — Optimizing oxygen transfer efficiency and retention precision
• System Energy Management — Establishing full-process energy assessment and optimization framework
• Operational Efficiency Improvement — Multi-dimensional enhancement of biofiltration system processing capacity
• Project System Construction — Building standardized modular RAS demonstration projects

Based on thorough technical exchange and shared vision the two parties reached a preliminary cooperation agreement on joint R and D of high-efficiency intelligent biofiltration systems laying a solid foundation for deeper industry-academia collaboration and technology commercialization.

Following the discussions the ZJU delegation toured Small Bosss R and D laboratory and pilot-scale experimental systems guided by lab technician Wang Yu gaining firsthand insight into the companys biofiltration product development process experimental equipment configuration and pilot testing capabilities.