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Project title

Good health and well-being for all via a solar-driven, sustainable, water treatment technology.

Primary Funding Agency

Science Foundation Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

Department of Foreign Affairs

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

Good health and well-being are strongly interlinked with the availability of clean water and sanitation. Water scarcity is one of the most serious global challenges. Numerous technologies have been developed to provide safe water for all. However, photocatalytic approaches are in the spotlight due to their environmentally sustainable character. Herein, we propose the use of a solar-driven, �green�, cost-efficient approach to eliminate substances of emerging concern (SECs) from irrigation water and wastewater streams. The systems will operate without additional chemicals, by using renewable solar energy and waste resources which are readily available worldwide. Such an approach could open new avenues for establishing availability of clean water (SDG6) and thus promote healthy lives for all (SDG3), and climate change mitigation (SDG13) via using Earth abundant resources. We have proven know-how in using photocatalytic approaches for small scale pesticide utilization in untreated media. Thus, the proposed study has a great potential in extending this photocatalytic approach in larger scale systems, which will eliminate numerous SECs that persist in Irish Aid�s partner countries. Based upon the given budget and the cost-effective nature of the systems, it is anticipated that the first prototype will be ready for testing within 18 months of funding.

Grant Approved

�369,608.00

Research Hub

n/a

Research Theme

Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities

Start Date

02/01/2022

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/07/2023