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💧🔬🌍 #Watercontamination by pharmaceuticals and heavy metals poses severe environmental and health risks. Traditional methods like biodegradation and filtration often lack efficiency and sustainability. Photocatalysis, using solar energy to degrade pollutants, offers a promising alternative but faces challenges such as weak redox capacity and low catalytic performance. Scientists at Zhejiang Ocean University (#China), in collaboration with the University of Missouri (U.S.), have made a groundbreaking advancement. Their research, published in the journal eScienceintroduces an innovative Au/MIL-101(Fe)/BiOBr photocatalyst designed to address the synchronous decontamination of water pollutants. #water #waterscarcity #watercrisis #tech #watertech #startup #innovation #future #sustainability #environment #technology #investment #capital #research #unitednations #climatechange #texas #houston #australia https://lnkd.in/esYcx-NJ

We are thrilled to share our latest research on biogranulation technology for wastewater treatment! 🎉 Our team (Prof Tariq Ouahbi; Dr Hazlami Fikri Basri; Dr Mansur Alhassan; Prof Oluwapelumi Olumide Ojuri and others) from University of Technology Sarawak; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; University College of London; Liverpool John Moores University; and Université Le Havre Normandie, conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to identify research trends and hotspots in this research field from 1992 to 2022. Biogranulation technology is gaining momentum as a promising solution for treating both domestic and industrial wastewater, attracting attention from researchers and industry experts. The study provides valuable insights into the global research landscape, highlighting key contributors, focus areas, and the potential of biogranulation for addressing wastewater challenges. Our analysis identified "aerobic granular sludge" and "sequencing batch reactor" as the most prominent research areas within biogranulation. These technologies, along with the broader focus on "wastewater treatment" and "sewage," highlight the diverse applications and ongoing exploration in this field, from fundamental granule formation to practical reactor design. Check out the article in Environmental Science and Pollution Research:

In 2013, our family ventured into the world of water technology with our inaugural investment in Vodaa Technologies. Despite our limited knowledge of water at the time, we recognized the potential of the water technology sector. Facing numerous rejections and relying solely on anecdotal evidence, we sought validation through university research. In 2017, we turned to the University of Arizona to provide concrete insights into the capabilities of our technology. Our primary objective was to showcase to the global water industry the transformative impact technology could have on saving time, reducing chemical usage, conserving energy, and, most importantly, preserving water resources. We aimed to dispel any doubts about the benefits of cutting-edge technology in their operations. What began as a projected 6-month endeavor evolved into a comprehensive 7-year research journey, yielding results beyond our expectations. While I am pleased that our research has reached its conclusion, I will fondly remember the exhilaration of receiving updates from the team eager to share the outcomes of countless hours of dedicated research. I am delighted to share a link to the university's findings on how our technology aids in reducing biofilms, the notorious slimy residue often encountered in water systems. Securing a feature in a prestigious scientific journal focusing on biofilms was a remarkable achievement for us. Stay tuned for an upcoming article detailing how our technology can proactively reduce biofilm formation! https://lnkd.in/ghyspbZB #WaterTechnology #Innovation #Research #UniversityStudy

"Applied Materials Science for Environmental Sustainability" has been focused on developing advanced materials and technologies for renewable energy, environmental remediation, and sustainable resource utilization by practicing a circular economy. This field shows an increase in both research and investments over time. Publications Growth: The number of scientific publications has steadily increased, highlighting the growing interest and advancements in the field. Research Investment: Investments in this area have also grown significantly, driven by the urgency to address environmental challenges and innovate in sustainable technologies. #Sustainability, #Appliedmaterial, #Circulareconomy, #renewableenergy, #environmentalremediation #Ecologycallysustainabledevelopment

"Excited to be guest editing a special issue on 'Unveiling Innovation: Advanced Technologies in Wastewater Treatment'! Looking forward to exploring cutting-edge solutions that pave the way towards sustainable water management. "Calling all researchers and innovators in wastewater treatment! As guest editor to submit your groundbreaking research. Let's advance sustainable solutions together! #WastewaterTreatment #Innovation #ResearchOpportunity"#WastewaterTreatment #Innovation #Sustainability"

♻️ The #Biofactory: Quantifying Sustainability in Chile's Wastewater #CircularEconomy 🌍 Chile's #wastewater treatment is evolving, but how sustainable is the shift to a circular economy in this sector? Study by Dr. Madeline Furness, Ricardo Bello-Mendoza and Rolando Chamy Maggi uses Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) to explore the environmental, socio-cultural, and economic impacts of transitioning from conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to circular economy models—referred to as Biofactories. 📊 Key Findings: - The circular wastewater economy (WW-CE) improves #sustainability performance across the board. - Chile’s Biofactories show significant sustainability gains compared to conventional systems. - LCSA and Multi-criteria Decision Making models help identify trade-offs in transitioning to WW-CEs. 💧 Chile's pioneering approach could set a global example for wastewater management. https://lnkd.in/gkwBYmpX University of Canterbury UC Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment Professor Bruce Rittmann and his team aim to use #microorganisms to remove pollutants in #water and create renewable #energy. Rittmann, director of the ASU Biodesign Institute Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology, is internationally recognized as a leader in managing microbial communities, and he also invented the membrane biofilm reactor for which he holds 11 patents. "Microorganisms provide us with great services that will improve the sustainability of human society by biodegrading contaminants, generating renewable resources and improving our #health," Rittmann says. https://ow.ly/5WS450UqRjI 🔬 #ASUEngineering #ASUResearch

Thanks for the shout out Preprints.org, this figure shows the integrated sustainability data inventory we considered for assessing wastewater treatment plants in Chile 🇨🇱 Green, blue and yellow represent respective environmental🌴, economic 🏧 and social 😃 aspects related to a unit process across its life cycle 🔄 Each of these correspond to environmental, economic and social impacts ‼️ 🤔 I’m interested to know what the sustainably minded professionals think of this methodology ? Leave a comment below 👇 Full publication available online 🦋 https://lnkd.in/gGB__yqt

💧COOL TECH + CONSERVATION INNOVATIONS: What tech innovations do you think could help Texas conserve water? 🤔 Here are a few examples for inspiration from around the world: 👬Digital Twins Technology– creates digital models or “twins” of existing systems to increase efficiencies and simulate experiments/ innovations. When used in water networks in India, it reduced water losses and enhanced revenue streams. 🤖Nanobubbles Technology– 4% of global electricity consumption comes from water treatment– an energy intensive process to clean wastewater. In Chile, Kran Nanobubbles harnesses the power of nanobubbles (bubbles the size of a virus that can transport gasses) to clean up contaminated environments, treat wastewater, purify food, and increase crop yields with 100% sustainable technology. 🟦BluBloqs Circular Systems– To combat urban flooding in the Netherlands, FieldFactors is using BlueBloqs technology to filter and store rainwater for reuse by integrating circular systems in existing infrastructure. Happy #WaterWednesday! Here’s how we’re doing our part: With #TxWAC (Texas Water Action Collaborative) we’re matching funders to projects that improve Texas water quality, quantity, and resilience! So far, we’ve activated over $4.7M in new investments 💸💧 Join us at our next meeting September 10 to learn how you can get involved:https://lnkd.in/gpaTfb-j