Project Details
Description of project aims
This project establishes a collaboration between ERI, Carbogenics and Scottish Water to evaluate FilaChar, a biochar-based alternative to activated carbon, for advanced wastewater treatment. Laboratory trials assess its ability to remove amisulpride, a priority pharmaceutical contaminant, with successful results supporting future pilot-scale validation. The project strengthens industry–academic collaboration and supports the development of cost-effective, sustainable solutions for emerging contaminant removal.
Key funding - quote all funding agency(s)
Scottish Water
| Status | Finished |
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| Effective start/end date | 1/10/25 → 31/12/25 |
Collaborative partners
- University of the Highlands and Islands (lead)
- Scottish Water
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 14 Life Below Water
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