New Algae Lab: research focussed on resource recovery in the water cycle
Linear systems have led to the over exploration of our planet’s natural resources, so it is time to develop technologies that focus on circularity. The new ecotechnologies need to remove harmful pollutants from the water cycle, while recovering the elements needed to sustain the growing population within planetary borders. To achieve this, IHE Delft recently opened its Algae Lab. The aim: to find technological solutions to improve water quality availability and resources recovery.
Learn more about the Algae Lab in this video!
Tânia Vasconcelos Fernandes, IHE Delft Professor of Ecotechnologies for Circular Economy, and her colleagues research how algae can recover valuable elements, such as nutrients from wastewater, produce reclaimed water that can be used for irrigation and industry, and remove harmful pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and man-made chemicals.
Related
News ·
Assessing the state of freshwater biodiversity monitoring: A global perspective
Freshwater ecosystems play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity and supporting human livelihoods. Monitoring and assessing the health of these key ecosystems on a global scale is as crucial as it is challenging: a lack of harmonization leads to data that can’t be easily compared. A new open-source paper charts a way forward.
News ·
Jongchan Kim earns PhD for research on a framework to improve the water environment of the Nakdong River in South Korea
Following PhD research at IHE Delft, Jongchan Kim of South Korea successfully defended his PhD thesis and was awarded with a doctoral degree on 14 September 2023. Professor Dimitri Solomatine is his promotor and Dr. Andreja Jonoski his co-promotor. Dr. Jongchan Kim, who is IHE Delft’s 300th PhD graduate, shared a few insights as he embarks on a new chapter of his life.
News ·
PhD research on alteration of nutrient concentration along the Danube
Following PhD research at IHE Delft, Jessica Salcedo of Peru successfully defended her PhD thesis and was awarded with a doctoral degree on 3 April 2023. Professor Ken Irvine was her promotor and Gretchen Gettel her mentor. Dr. Jessica Salcedo shared a few insights of her experience conducting research.