This electrochemical system was designed to remove micro-pollutants like pesticides and chemical waste from water. Developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Germany's Technical University of Darmstadt, the new method removes even small concentrations of certain contaminants from water. Normally taking out such diluted amounts of pollutants requires a lot of chemicals and effort. The electrochemical system can diminish the size of harmful pollutant particles down to only a few parts per million.
In the future, the scientists hope to patent the process, scale prototypes and test it under real-life conditions for check for durability over long periods of time. This is just one example of new technology being used to keep oceans and rivers clean and increase access to clean drinking water for everyone.
Micropollutant-Removing Water Processes
This Electrochemical System Deals With Tiny Concentrations
Trend Themes
1. Micropollutant-removing Water Processes - Electrochemical systems developed in partnership with MIT and Germany's Technical University of Darmstadt to remove micropollutants from water present an opportunity for new sustainable solutions in water management.
2. Chemical Waste Cleaning Processes - This new method of reducing small concentrations of harmful pollutants in water using electrochemical systems opens up innovation opportunities for chemical waste cleaning processes.
3. Sustainable Water Management - The development of this electrochemical system for removing micropollutants from water can lead to more sustainable water management practices for both industrial and residential settings.
Industry Implications
1. Water Treatment - The water treatment industry can benefit from this electrochemical system as an innovative and sustainable solution for removing micropollutants from water.
2. Chemical Manufacturing - Chemical manufacturing companies can explore using this method to reduce the concentration of harmful pollutants in their waste water.
3. Environmental Monitoring - The use of electrochemical systems for micropollutant removal presents an opportunity for companies in the environmental monitoring industry to develop new products for detecting micropollutants in water.