Creating a platform technology for metal and oxyanion removal and recovery from water

Professor Baoxia Mi has been working to develop a new platform technology for the removal and recovery of metal and oxyanion contaminants from water. The project, which is aimed at improving the sustainability and resiliency of water treatment systems, has shown promising results in early stages of testing.

The technology involves the use of reactive materials in porous structure to achieve nanoconfinement-enhanced reaction kinetics, which can be orders of magnitude faster than the reaction taking place in bulk water.

One of the key advantages of this technology is its ability to recover valuable metals and oxyanions that can be used in a variety of applications. This not only reduces the amount of waste generated by traditional water treatment methods, but also provides a source of valuable resources that can be reused in a sustainable manner.

The project has received funding from a number of sources, including government agencies and private organizations, and is expected to continue receiving support as it progresses towards commercialization. Professor Mi’s work on this project represents a significant advancement in the field of water treatment and sustainability, and is likely to have a major impact on the way we approach water management in the future.