Removal of micropollutants using adsorption and depth filtration
The project investigated the combination of adsorption on powdered activated carbon (PAC) and retention in a multi-layer filter. It also tested a combination process with ozone and developed a method for detecting PAC using thermogravimetry.
Project details
- Type
- Research project
- Research areas
- Environmental and water technologies
- University
- FHNW School of Life Sciences / Institute for Ecopreneurship
- Partner
- HOLINGER, AIB (Amt für industrielle Betriebe), EAWAG, Bundesamt für Umwelt (BAFU)
- Running time
- 2013-2018
Contact
Prof. Dr. Michael Thomann
Team leader and lecturer, environmental and water technologies
- Phone
- +41 61 228 53 34
- michael.thomann@fhnw.ch