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| Project Metadata Element | Details |
| Project Title | Magnetically enhanced electro-coagulation system for heavy metal removal from wastewater |
| Research Area | Sustainability |
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| Principal Investigator or Lead Irish Partner | Prof Michael Coey |
| Lead Institution or Organisation | University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) |
| Lead Country | Ireland |
| Latitude, Longitude (of Lead Institution) | 53.34449, -6.25867 |
| Lead Funding Entity | Science Foundation Ireland |
| Approximate Project Start Date | 01/01/2013 |
| Approximate Project Finishing Date | 01/12/2013 |
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| Project Keywords | Heavy metals; Electro-coagulation; Wastewater; Water remediation |
| Project Abstract | Heavy metals are powerful toxic agents, which are released into the aquatic environment by mining and metallurgy industries. Water pollution with arsenic and antimony is a major ecological problem. Based on an Irish mining problem, this project proposes to develop a cost-effective magnetic electro-coagulation method to remove antimony from wastewater. Magnets will be used to create a self-stirring system to enhance electrochemical efficiency and also for high gradient magnetic separation to efficiently remove the resultant sludge. This process has potential for widespread application in water remediation and acid mine drainage, both of which have health and environmental impacts. |