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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/11/2009