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Project Code [2008-PhD-ET-4-S2]

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Project title

Development of a modified biosorption system for the control of metals in an industry waste stream

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)

Lead Applicant

Eddy Fitzgerald

Project Abstract

(1) To test a previously designed laboratory prototype fixed-bed sorption column system for a range of metals and to optimize the main related physico-chemical factors such as regeneration cycles, desorption and selective recovery of metals when present in a same waste stream. A closer investigation of the antagonistic effects of antimony is also being carried out.(2) An up-scaling of the prototype sorption column system to simulate industry conditions.

Grant Approved

�22,250.00

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

10/06/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

10/01/2010