Water pollutant adsorption, adsorber material design and testing, biopolymer modification
The increasing challenges of industrial waste and water pollution pose significant threats to environmental and human health. Our work aims to address these critical issues by developing innovative solutions that utilize modified waste materials to create effective water pollutant adsorbers. By focusing on the reuse of waste, we aim to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. Our approach leverages the potential of biomaterials, which offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic-based technologies. These materials are not only environmentally friendly but also effective in adsorbing pollutants like heavy metals, or organic trace substances. Currently we are developing adsorbent materials for the removal of trace substances from pharmaceutical production in process and wastewater. These materials will be validated against existing technologies like active carbon and ion exchange resins. Sustainability will also prioritized through the use of waste products and resource-efficient manufacturing methods.
Topic 4. Economic, environmental and social implications of water reuse and recovered products
We would join a project that has a need for novel filter materials in lab-scale, to be tested for real use cases. We would design the material composition, manufacture, test and supply the materials.
pollutant adsorption, adsorber material design and testing, biopolymer modification, chitosan, lignin, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, ion exchange resins