Next-Generation Materials Offer Integrated Solutions to Water Treatment Challenges

Next-generation materials offer integrated solutions to water treatment challenges

The water we use every day is purified in wastewater treatment plants and discharged into rivers, and in recent years, the reuse of treated water for domestic and industrial use has been expanding to solve the water shortage problem.

KIST Unveils Advanced Materials for Revolutionary Water Treatment Solutions

A groundbreaking development in water treatment technology is making waves in the scientific community, as researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) unveil a novel approach to address the pressing issue of water purification and nutrient recovery. This innovative solution comes in the form of a “sea urchin-shaped” nanostructured material that not only excels in removing harmful phosphorus from wastewater but also effect…

KIST Develops Next-Generation Materials for Integrated Solutions to Water Treatment Challenges

A research team led by Dr. Jae-Woo Choi and Dr. Kyungjin Cho of the Center for Water Cycle Research at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a new water treatment material that can recover phosphorus in a short time with high efficiency and disinfect harmful microorganisms at the same time.