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amino, sulfhydryl and hydroxyl groups,” said Michal Otyepka, 2D-CHEM leader and Head of the Regional Centre of Advanced Technology and Materials (RCPTM). “This creates new materials that can be employed in a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from metal extraction, electrochemical sensing, magnetism, catalysis and energy storage.”
Researchers reported that graphene acid- based water sorbents bind and capture heavy metals with high affinity, without leaching. In addition, the sorbent works in the presence of other ions, which are naturally found in
drinking water, and can be reused after pH treatment without loss of performance.
The research also showed that this graphene acid-based sorbent not only can remove heavy metals from contaminated waters, but can also serve to extract noble metals, such as palladium, gallium or indium. The supply of noble metals on the planet is limited, and its inexpensive and efficient separation from waters provides enormous industrial opportunities.
“I am proud that the Graphene Flagship Partnership Division contributes significantly to
the accomplishment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” added Yuri Svirko from Graphene Flagship Associated Member University of Eastern Finland, Partnering Division leader.
“By improving the effectiveness of graphene- based sorbents, the 2D-CHEMproject has made an important step toward the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The latter also offers an attractive opportunity for noble metal recovery and catalysts reusability with zero losses in performance.”
Is hydrogen about to blow up?
How the water utility sector can harness the power of hydrogen is the focus of the Water Action Platform webinar, which took place on Thursday, 20 May.
With increasing scrutiny from regulators and the public for water utilities to move toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050, there has never been a more pressing need for the industry to explore greener, cleaner energy sources. Burning hydrogen produces only water, and so it is seen as a potential breakthrough fuel for the clean energy transition.
Hosted by global technology and business consultancy Isle, the Water Action Platform is a global initiative that brings water companies together to share knowledge and innovation across the world.
“The utility sector is a on a journey towards a more sustainable, carbon-neutral future and we believe clean hydrogen can play a key role,” explained Piers Clark, Isle chairman and host of the Water Action Platform webinars.
“Hydrogen is clean, efficient and could replace conventional liquid fuels like petrol and diesel but at present it is expensive to produce and requires a large quantity of water. Our webinar will explore cheaper and cleaner ways to produce hydrogen and look at how wastewater can play a key role in green hydrogen production in the future.”
As well as the usual Water Action Platform updates, the open webinar will showcase innovative new technologies, including a novel catalytic process developed by the Hazer Group; and features a talk from sector
Dr Jenifer Baxter
expert Dr Jenifer Baxter - head of regulatory affairs & manager of Protium Wales and a former chief engineer at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London, UK.
British Water and The Water Industry Forum recommend merger to members
Two of the UK’s most influential water sector representative organisations - British Water and the Water Industry Forum - are recommending to their members that they join forces.
Details of the proposed merger have been circulated to their combined membership, who represent a broad cross-section of UK water sector stakeholders, seeking their support to proceed with the move later this year.
In a joint statement issued today, chairs Chris Loughlin and Mark Fletcher of British Water and the Water Industry Forum respectively, said: “During 2020 and the first quarter of 2021,
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our boards have been exploring this opportunity in depth, and our conclusion is that the case for us to join forces is compelling, with many advantages for our members and the UK water sector as a whole. Therefore, we are recommending to our members that we move forward together in 2021.
“Naturally, the views of our members are paramount. We have shared our proposals with them, explaining the background, rationale, key benefits and vision for the proposed new organisation, and part of this process includes an opportunity for them to provide comments and feedback.
Driving value for members and supporting the UK water sector
“The purposes and activities of British Water and the Water Industry Forum are complementary and mutually supportive. By joining forces, we believe we can deliver enhanced value for our members and respond most effectively and efficiently to the unique challenges facing the UK water sector, government and wider society – and the many opportunities these challenges present.
“Together, we can capitalise on our respective strengths, providing an enlarged membership with British Water’s established infrastructure,
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