Aduro Clean Technologies (ADUR) said Thursday it has applied for a patent in the US for a novel process design covering its Hydrochemolytic technology.

The application covers a process that integrates various off-the-shelf devices for the effective implementation and scale-up of the technology, the company said.

Aduro said the design will be integrated into the next-generation process pilot plant, which remains on schedule for completion in Q3.

The company's shares were up 2.1% in recent trading.

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