Project Details
Description of project aims
This project investigates the development of a sustainable, modular wastewater treatment system combining carbon sequestration, resource recovery and waste valorisation. The approach integrates nutrient-adsorbing biochar from PyroYield Ltd. with SEM Ltd.’s DRAM filtration technology for metallic contaminant removal and recovery. ERI-UHI provides scientific and analytical expertise to optimise the system and support its future scale-up and regulatory development.
Key funding - quote all funding agency(s)
IBioIC- Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/12/23 → 30/04/24 |
Collaborative partners
- University of the Highlands and Islands (lead)
- Pyro Yield Ltd
- SEM Energy Limited
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 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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