First groundwater sulphate map is uncovering public health risks
A new high-resolution global groundwater sulphate map highlights contamination hotspots, with 17 million people at risk of gastrointestinal issues.
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Novel reverse osmosis membrane could reduce biofouling
A research team led by Professor Yinhua Wang from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a dual-functional reverse osmosis (RO) membrane with enhanced antibacterial and antiadhesion properties.
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Dialysis could be key to wastewater treatment
Borrowing from the medical field, dialysis can separate substances while achieving minimal dilution, generating a unique pathway for wastewater treatment.
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Using silk to purify water? It could be the future
A Hong Kong University (HKU) research team has created an innovative natural silk nanofiltration membrane that could transform water purification and treatment.
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Revolutionising wastewater quality monitoring with bacterial DNA
Australian scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
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New solution for removing organic pesticides from drinking water
Water scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems.
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Nanoconfined materials for efficient fluoride removal from water
A research team led by Prof. Lingtao Kong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an innovative material for efficiently removing fluoride ions from water.
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Tradeoffs between groundwater depletion and food security
A study by authors from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), published in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world’s growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems.
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Batteries that can’t catch fire or explode? Water batteries are here
A global team of researchers and industry collaborators led by RMIT University has invented recyclable ‘water batteries’ that won’t catch fire or explode.
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Injectable water filtration system to improve drinking water access
A new portable water filtration solution uses a hydrogel filter to remove particles from dirty water, making it clean and drinkable. This could be a game-changer for people in developing countries.
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Drone boat could be the future of reservoir safety
Keeping an eye on the health of reservoirs is a 24/7 job. Such a task can be very labour-intensive, so a drone boat out of China could be the solution.
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