Project Details
Description of project aims
This project investigates Porous Alpha, an innovative recycled-glass material developed by Better2Earth, for sustainable nutrient removal from water. The research characterises the material and evaluates its ability to capture excess phosphorus and nitrogen through laboratory-scale trials. It also explores the potential reuse of nutrient-saturated Porous Alpha in soil, supporting water-quality protection, resource recovery and circular-economy approaches.
Key funding - quote all funding agency(s)
Scottish Funding Council
University of the Highlands and Islands
University of the Highlands and Islands
| Status | Finished |
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| Effective start/end date | 1/05/23 → 31/10/23 |
Collaborative partners
- University of the Highlands and Islands (lead)
- Better2Earth Ltd
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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