Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called "forever ...
The limited freshwater sources and the ease of water pollution necessitate efficient treatment systems. Membranes are commonly employed as filters and quality control materials in water treatment ...
Scientists project that by 2050, nearly half the global urban population will not have enough potable water – a 50% increase since 2016. New and sustainable methods for desalination are needed, and ...
According to a 2018 study, 94% of tap water samples from the U.S. are contaminated with microplastics, the highest level in the world. Another study found bottled water is no purer: 93% of samples ...
Nitrate contamination of drinking water poses a major health concern, particularly in agricultural communities where fertilizers, livestock manure and septic systems can leach nitrates into ...
Cities typically draw water from diverse sources, such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Each source presents unique challenges, ranging from pollution concerns to industrial runoff. Pollution, both ...
With DKK 5.5 million from the Grundfos Foundation, the Danish Technological Institute is heading an initiative to develop and ...
Adsorption is a phenomenon in which molecules or ions from a fluid phase (gas or liquid) are attracted and retained on the surface of a solid phase (adsorbent). Adsorption is different from absorption ...
The researchers have trouble saying how long it will be before urban water treatment plants can also become energy producers. Much development work remains, including on the AI method, which needs to ...
Aluminum (Al) poisoning in wastewater poses a significant environmental and public health threat, with potential association to neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Conventional remediation ...
Access to usable water in our homes is an incredible privilege. According to the World Health Organization, only about 73% of the world's population can access safe drinking water. While it's easy to ...