Immobilised Biocatalysts for Bioremediation of Groundwater and Wastewater
The European project MINOTAURUS explored innovative bio-processes to eliminate emerging and classic organic pollutants. These bio-processes are all based on the concept of immobilization of...
Sustainable Water Ecosystems Management in Europe
- First book to consider citizens playing a role in the science-policy interface to help formulate durable responses to sustainability challenges
- Discusses all aspects to...
Innovative and Integrated Technologies for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater
Innovative and Integrated Technologies for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater deals with advanced technological solutions for the treatment of industrial wastewater such as...
Membrane Based Desalination: An Integrated Approach
Reverse Osmosis is the dominant technology in water desalination. However, some critical issues remain open: improvement of water quality, enhancement of the recovery factor, reduction of the unit...
Reduction, Modification and Valorisation of Sludge
The adoption of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires sewage sludge to be subsequently treated and the Sewage Sludge Directive regulates the uses and properties of stabilised sludge...
Membrane Technology in Water Treatment in the Mediterranean Region
The complex dimensions of the Mediterranean freshwater resources, their fragility and their scarcity have been highlighted and have received considerable attention as a primary priority issue...
Integrating Water Resources Management
The strategy and methodology for improved IWRM project, (STRIVER) has developed interdisciplinary methods to assess and implement IWRM. Based on the development of a multidisciplinary knowledge...
Advanced Tools and Models to Improve River Basin Management in Europe in the Context of Climate Change
Advanced Tools and Models to Improve River Basin Management in Europe in the Context of Climate Change - AquaTerra has developed from an integrated project of the 6th EU...
Pharmaceuticals in the Environment
About 4000 medical compounds are being used in the drugs applied today. It is estimated that worldwide consumption of active compounds amounts to some 100 000 tons or more per year. Consequently,...
Integrated High Resolution Imaging Radar and Decision Support System for the Rehabilitation of WATER PIPElines
Many EU cities are experiencing increasing problems with their water pipeline infrastructure. The cost of replacing these old, worn-out systems, if left to deteriorate beyond repair, is...