Biofilm-based solution for cost-effective high-quality drinking water (2024–2027)
- Abstract:
- Approximately 90% of the drinking water in Australia is sourced from surface water bodies, which are naturally rich in nutrients and organic matter. This leads to the growth of cyanobacteria, which are known to be a major cause of taste and odour compounds and cyanotoxins. Climate change is causing increased cyanobacterial growth due to higher temperatures, exacerbating this existing challenge to water utilities. This project proposes a novel biofilm-based approach for cost-effective drinking water treatment production. Our approach represents a simple retrofit to existing processes and drastically reduces the chemical dosing costs and improve climate resilience while ensuring the production of high-quality, safe drinking water.
- Grant type:
- ARC Linkage Projects
- Researchers:
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Associate Professor
School of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information TechnologyAssociate Professor
Australian Centre for Water and Environmental BiotechnologyFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology -
UQ Amplify Researcher
Australian Centre for Water and Environmental BiotechnologyFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology -
Associate Professor
School of Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
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- Funded by:
- Australian Research Council
