Fe-NANOSIT
Iron-based nanoparticles and nanocomposite structures for removal of contaminants from groundwater and sewage
Fe-NANOSIT is conceived to make increased use of the high water treatment potential of nanotechnology by developing novel energy-conserving and resource-saving groundwater and sewage treatment technologies that are based on reactive nanomaterials. Emphasis is placed on creating customized, novel and reactive nanoparticles based on iron/carbon composites and magnetic nanocatalysts. The materials obtained will contribute to new manageable, quick-acting and low-cost concepts for regenerating contaminated water. Mainly small- and medium-scale companies will benefit from the economic use of these new groundwater and sewage treatment methods. The Fe-NANOSIT activities will include a comprehensive risk assessment and ecotoxicological evaluation of the new nanomaterials.
Duration: 01.05.2010 - 30.04.2013
Project lead: Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ - Fachbereich Analytik und Ökotoxikologie - Department Bioanalytische Ökotoxikologie
Dr. Stefan Scholz
Partners:
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung - UFZ
Fraunhofer-Institut für Keramische Technologien und Systeme (IKTS)
Technische Universität Dresden
proAqua GmbH & Co. KG
Golder Associates GmbH
ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH
IBL Umwelt- und Biotechnik GmbH
