Water scarcity and quality are critical issues on a global scale. Ensuring access to water and sanitation for all is a sustainable development goal identified by the United Nations. Emerging contaminants (<i>e.g.</i>, perfluoroalkyl substances, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, etc.) are ineffectively removed by conventional water treatment technologies and may produce waste. Multidisciplinary research efforts are key to succeed in the development of promising transformative water treatment technologies. In this scenario, electrochemically-driven processes emerge as alternative new generation of advanced treatments.<br/>General principles of electrochemical water treatment processes will be introduced as a base to discuss research efforts at different technology readiness levels. Specifically, niche market opportunities of scaled-down devices for point-of-use applications will be discussed using three examples. This seminar aims to discuss key questions that drive the research needs of today and tomorrow. How can electrochemical processes and engineering can contribute to advance the next generation of smart and sustainable water treatment? Join us to discover principles and application of electrochemical advanced oxidation processes.

Electrochemical advanced oxidation as off-grid water treatment technology

ACS Fall 2021

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