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Factsheet 11: Mikroplastik in der Abwasserbehandlung - Methodenentwicklung für Probenahme und Analyse zur Erfassung der Eintragsmengen in Oberflächengewässer

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:46:43 +0000

Factsheet 11: Microplastics in wastewater treatment - Development of sampling and analysis methods for detection of input quantities into surface waters janna.vakili@e… Thu, 05/06/2021 - 14:46

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It is not easy to determine how much microplastic is contained in wastewater and sewage sludge. In addition to plastic, countless other particles and substances are present. To reliably determine the concentration of microplastic particles, complex procedures for sampling as well as for removal of foreign substances and analysis of the microplastic particles are required.

The PLASTRAT research team has set itself the task of developing methods for these procedures and thus advancing the detection of inputs to surface waters. In this context, they provide important insights into the relevance of wastewater treatment plants as a retention option for plastic particles.

The project focuses on the quantification and technical reduction potential of plastic emissions in the field of urban water management, including sewage sludge treatment. The results on method development have been summarized in the 11th fact sheet of the research focus. The fact sheet is available for PDF download here.

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Factsheet 11 of the BMBF Research Focus Plastics in the Environment.

Joint project

PLASTRAT

Year

2021

Author

Authors

Natalie Wick

Steffen Krause

Christian Schaum

Franziska Fischer

Dieter Fischer

Franziska Klaeger

Juliana Ivar do Sul

Matthias Labrenz

Type of Result

factsheets

Citation

Wick, Natalie; Krause, Steffen; Schaum, Christian; Fischer, Franziska; Fischer, Dieter; Klaeger, Franziska; Ivar do Sul, Juliana; Labrenz, Matthias (2020): Microplastics in wastewater treatment: Development of sampling and analysis methods for detection of input quantities into surface waters. Fact sheet 11 of the BMBF research focus „Plastics in the Environment“.

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Factsheet 7.1: Mikroplastik in Talsperren - Wie verhalten sich Plastikteilchen in Staubereichen?

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:41:30 +0000

Factsheet 7.1: Microplastics around dams - How do plastic particles behave in reservoirs? janna.vakili@e… Thu, 05/06/2021 - 14:41

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Plastic is now ubiquitous not only in the sea but also in many inland waters. In certain areas, such as at barrages or in dams, the flow velocity decreases. As a result, the particles previously held in suspension by the current begin to sink to the bottom of the water and can then accumulate in the sediment.

The behavior of microplastic particles in dams and reservoirs has been intensively studied by the research team of the collaborative project MikroPlaTaS. In this first factsheet of the project, selected results on the factors influencing the sinking processes are presented.

Factsheet 7.1 is available here as a PDF download.

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Factsheet 7.1 of the BMBF Research Focus Plastics in the Environment.

Joint project

MikroPlaTas

Year

2021

Author

Authors

Antje Nieber

Friederike Gabel

Rico Leiser

Diana Michler-Kozma

Per Olaf Walter

Katrin Wendt-Potthoff

Type of Result

factsheets

Citation

Nieber, Antje; Gabel, Friederike; Leiser, Rico; Michler-Kozma, Diana, Walter, Per Olaf; Wendt-Potthoff, Katrin (2021): Microplastics around dams: How do plastic particles behave in reservoirs? Fact sheet 7.1 of the BMBF research focus „Plastics in the Environment“.

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Factsheet 5.1: Mikroplastik aus industriellem Abwasser entfernen - Verfahrensverbesserungen durch Flockungsmittel

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:02:22 +0000

Factsheet 5.1: Removing microplastics from industrial wastewater - Process improvements through the use of flocculants janna.vakili@e… Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:02

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Microplastics can enter our wastewater along the entire value chain. Removal options exist primarily in wastewater treatment plants, here in the form of filtration, flotation and sedimentation processes. The removal performance of wastewater treatment plants determines how much microplastic is discharged into the environment.

Building on this, Factsheet 5.1 addresses the question of how current processes can be further improved. In this context, the researchers paid particular attention to the influence of flocculants on separation performance. The joint project EmiStop conducted over 1,000 flocculation tests with 9 flocculant combinations on 17 types of plastics. The results show that flocculants can increase process efficiency up to 99.9% removal efficiency.

In the EmiStop research project, industrial plastic emissions were qualitatively and quantitatively identified using innovative detection methods, and technologies to prevent environmental input via the wastewater pathway were evaluated and optimized.

The factsheet 5.1 is available for PDF download here.

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Factsheet 7.2 of the BMBF Research Focus Plastics in the Environment.

Joint project

EmiStop

Year

2021

Author

Authors

Mark Masch

Eva Bitter

Type of Result

factsheets

Citation

Masch, Mark; Bitter, Eva (2021): Removing microplastics from industrial wastewater: Process improvements through the use of flocculants. Fact sheet 5.1 of the BMBF research focus "Plastics in the Environment“.

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Sewage treatment plant

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Verschoben: 12. MICROPOL & ECOHAZARD Konferenz 2022

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:47:20 +0000

Postponed: 12th MICROPOL & ECOHAZARD Conference 2022 janna.vakili@e… Tue, 06/30/2020 - 12:47

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The 12th Micropol & Ecohazard Conference will take place from 6 to 10 June 2022 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It is part of a series of IWA conferences which, as an international discussion forum, will address the state of scientific and technical developments regarding emerging pollutant emissions, treatments and effects.

A detailed overview of the topics can be found on the event's website.

Location

Santiago de Compostela, Spanien

Organiser

International Water Association (IWA)

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

Date

06 - 10 June 2022

06. - 10. Juni 2022

Further Links

Website of the event

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minimization strategies

Surface water

Sewage

Microplastics

Life Cycle Assessment

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Mon, 06/06/2022 - 12:00

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Wasser 2021 - Jahrestagung der Wasserchemischen Gesellschaft

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:55:42 +0000

"Wasser 2021" - Annual Meeting of the Water Chemical Society janna.vakili@e… Wed, 11/13/2019 - 13:55

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Beschreibung

"Wasser 2021" is the central conference of the Water Chemical Society on all topics of water quality with the latest results on pollution of waste water, treatment, drinking water/analytics, marine chemistry, water bodies/trace substances, sediments, colloids, water chemistry and industry.

Experts from the field of water chemistry as well as experts from other disciplines who have made water their profession meet to exchange experiences and ideas. Personal encounter and discussion of current technical problems are paramount during this conference.

Please find further information on the event's website [in German].

Location

Online

Organiser

Water Chemistry Society

Date

10 - 12 May 2021

10. - 12. Mai 2021

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Website of the event (in German)

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Decomposition products

Analytics

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Mon, 05/10/2021 - 12:00

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Verschoben: IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 13:55:25 +0000

Postponed: IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition janna.vakili@e… Fri, 11/08/2019 - 14:55

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Beschreibung

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the global event for water professionals covering the entire water cycle. As the Congress rotates through cities and countries each event has an extra emphasis on issues of specific interest to the region. An exact date in September 2022 is yet to be announced.

There will be a strong representation and contribution from Nordic and Baltic Sea countries, making the IWA Congress & Exhibition a vital opportunity to learn about the Nordic water challenges and solutions, including participation in technical site visits.

Important dates:
30 October 2019: Abstracts submission deadline

Super Early Bird Registration deadline extended to 15 January 2021.

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Organiser

IWA - International Water Association

Date

01 September 2022

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Website of the event

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Surface water

Sea

Limnic systems

Environmental sustainability

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Thu, 09/01/2022 - 12:00

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The 6th International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (Online Event)

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 13:37:22 +0000

The 6th International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (Online Event) janna.vakili@e… Fri, 11/08/2019 - 14:37

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Beschreibung

The International Conference on Water Resource and Environment (WRE) is an annually-held conference. It aims to provide a platform for professionals and specialists to present their latest findings, opinions and views, to provide a forum to discuss the latest thinking by some of the leading scholars and experts of the world, to publish the best papers presented and to advance the state of knowledge of water science in the world.

The online WRE 2020 consists of two parts:

publication of papers in the conference proceeding/journals and
presentation of papers by a pre-recorded video or ppt/pdf presentation with audio.

Important dates:
30 November 2019: First Round of Submission Deadline

Registration is possible via the event's website.

Location

Online

Organiser

Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan

I-Shou University

Date

23 - 26 August 2020

23. - 26. August 2020

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Website of the event

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Environmental sustainability

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Sun, 08/23/2020 - 12:00

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5th International Conference on Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment “Impacting the environment with innovation in wastewater treatment”

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:29:50 +0000

5th International Conference on Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment “Impacting the environment with innovation in wastewater treatment” janna.vakili@e… Fri, 11/08/2019 - 13:29

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Beschreibung

The 5th International Conference on Ecotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment virtually takes place in June 2021 and is organized by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Politecnico di Milano. The focus: Innovation in energy and resource recovery as key to a new paradigm in wastewater treatment and management and as potential for reuse of water resources.

Find more information on the website of the event.

Location

Online

Organiser

Polytechnic Mailand

Date

21 - 25 June 2021

21. - 25. Juni 2021

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Mon, 06/21/2021 - 12:00

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EU Water Innovation Conference 2019

janna.vakili@ecologic.eu — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:37:50 +0000

EU Water Innovation Conference 2019 janna.vakili@e… Thu, 11/07/2019 - 16:37

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Beschreibung

The European Commission aims to raise awareness about the need and urgency to improve water management across the European Union towards a water-smart society. Carrying the theme "Accelerating action to tackle water pollution and enhance EU preparedness to water-related climate change impacts" the EU Water Innovation Conference 2019 will feed innovators minds with best practices and innovative approaches at technical, governance and policy levels.

Participants can expect to:

Hear the direction the European Commission is taking in its water, climate change and research and innovation policies;
Learn the lessons of experienced water innovators in Europe;
Gain insight into the regulatory and financial framework, partnerships and how to successfully establish innovation;
Network with potential collaboration partners;
Get to know the funding and financial instruments available.

Registration possible via the website of the event.

Location

Zaragoza, Spain

Organiser

European Commission

Date

11 - 13 December 2019

11. - 13. Dezember 2019

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Website der Veranstaltung

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Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:00

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IFAT – Weltleitmesse für Wasser-, Abwasser-, Abfall- und Rohstoffwirtschaft

Stephan.Guertler — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:11:26 +0000

IFAT – World's Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management Stephan.Guertler Thu, 08/08/2019 - 10:11

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Beschreibung

From sewage treatment plants to the use of comminution machines in refuse treatment, IFAT encompasses all application areas in the field of modern, forward-thinking environmental technologies. The innovations presented at IFAT aim to promote the sustainable use of the available resources in order to protect and improve our quality of life and the state of the environment. The three main topics of the fair are:

1. Water and Wastewater
2. Waste and secondary raw materials
3. The sustainable preservation of our resources

Further information for visitors and exhibitors can be found on the event's website.

Location

Munich

Organiser

Messe München GmbH

Date

30 May - 03 June 2022

30. Mai - 03. Juni 2022

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Event website

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Mon, 05/30/2022 - 12:00

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