Project description
A closer look at particulate–biofilm interactions
One of the most common wastewater treatment processes uses biofilms to transform pollutants. While biofilm process are increasingly important for nutrient removal, there have been limited improvements in the technology. The EU-funded ABSOLUTE project will develop new biofilm-based technologies that are more energy efficient and capable of better resource recovery. Specifically, it will take a closer look at the mechanisms underpinning interactions between particulate organic matter and biofilms. The research will go beyond current state of the art by first building an experimental platform that exploits recent developments in advanced imaging, nanosensors and particle-tracking. Overall, the findings will assist the water sector in moving towards net zero emissions and also in contributing to the circular economy.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme
Topic(s)
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-BasedCoordinator
4 Dublin
Ireland
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