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Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innovative Device to Kitchen Wastewater Reuse, Save Potable Water
- Chandigarh University researchers patented a wastewater filtering device that treats kitchen wastewater in two stages and collects filtered water for domestic uses to reduce potable water demand amid India's severe water crisis.
- The device uses polyurethane sheets coated with silica and activated charcoal to absorb oil, soap, and contaminants before storing treated water for uses such as gardening and cleaning.
- India faces a severe water crisis with over 60 crore people under water stress, while only 8% of wastewater is recycled, motivating the creation of the device.
- Chandigarh University is recognized for high patent filings, supporting research with a Rs 15 Crore annual budget and hosting numerous research centers to advance innovation.
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Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innovative Device to Kitchen Wastewater Reuse, Save Potable Water
Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innovative Device to Kitchen Wastewater Reuse, Save Potable Water
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CU Researchers’ Patent Two-Stage Filtering Device to Address Water Scarcity with Recycling of Kitchen Wastewater for Gardening, Cleaning and Other Uses CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when 80% of water supplied to households in India is released as wastewater even as over 60 crore people in the country are facing […] The post Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innov…
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