Fully Bio-based Advanced Filtration Systems for Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Water - BAPUR

Project summary

Rationale/Needs to be addressed: due to the increasing of emerging pollutants and regulations, the production of fully bio-based advanced filtration systems for removal of emerging pollutants from water is studied. Objectives: the use of waste biomass and low-impact processing, the functionalization of biomaterials towards emerging pollutants, new analytical techniques for micropollutants, and the 3-D production of the fully filtration systems at a TRL 6. An integral methodology based on techno-economic analysis by simulation, life cycle of assessment, and social issues will be used. Potential applications: Apart from new methods and techniques, the commercialization of the sustainable filtration systems. Some companies and government institutions are interested in. Impact and potential benefits: the prevention against the negative effects of anthropogenic activities and the increasing of the emerging pollutants. BAPUR project is related to the Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6 and 12