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Project Code [2007-S-ET-1]

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Project title

Development of chemically engineered nano-porous absorbents for phosphate removal from waste water streams

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Cork (UCC)

Lead Applicant

Michael A Morris

Project Abstract

Phosphorus (P) is a major nutrient contributing to increased eutrophication of lakes and other natural waters. This results in water quality problems including increased purification costs, decreased recreational and conservation value of lakes and rivers, livestock loss and the increase of human algal toxins in eutrophic drinking water. There is increased awareness of the need to control the levels of phosphorus from point sources (e.g. municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants). As P is largely present as phosphates chemical sequestration using standard adsorbate technologies is difficult. At UCC, adsorbate nanotechnologies that show high efficiencies will be developed.

Grant Approved

�40,000.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Protecting our Water Resources

Start Date

01/11/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/11/2009