We are pleased to announce Water Research Australia Project 1136 Application of sustainable hydrogen economy based AOP for removal...
Our Whole Water Community of Interest connects utilities with researchers to investigate and develop technological advances and innovative concepts around the interplay of water, wastewater and energy. Contributing to the development and delivery of a holistic research program with national benefits, our COI will enable utilities to become more resource efficient now and in the future.
Water/energy/nutrient circular economy is a vast concept. Technological advances and innovative concepts around the interplay of water, wastewater and energy offer exciting new opportunities for utilities to become more resource efficient.
There are many questions to be answered before proceeding and a holistic approach is required to deliver a successful program with national economic and sustainability benefits.
Our Whole Water COI, created in our Horizon 21 workshop, is comprised of an active and committed group of member organisations and trusted partners working together to establish a Whole Water Research Program that delivers a series of priority, foundation projects focused on three areas for utilities: Hydrogen Economy, Net Zero Utilities, and Resource Recovery. Our research program will address the theoretical and practical requirements of the “water energy nexus” and “circular economy and nutrient recovery,” focussed on:
- Desktop global scans for best practice
- Knowledge sharing
- Technology trials
It is envisaged individual focus streams will flow from the program allowing for internal and external collaboration with various industries to investigate and solve specific technological questions.
Water Sector Impact
The topic has been identified as ‘immense’ and is a high priority to industry. A collaborative and rapid response will enable the sector to realise proactive benefits:
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Priority Activities
Mapping the key drivers, research gaps, and research ideas fundamental to a circular economy for water utilities:
Hydrogen Economy
Released at Singapore International Water Week 2022, our conceptual model maps the opportunities for Water Industry participation in a hydrogen-enabled circular economy.
Net Zero Utilities
Net Zero utilities and Resource Recovery mapping are currently in progress.
Whole Water Projects
Biochar production from pyrolysis/gasification and its use as increasing soil carbon has been discussed as one of the most suitable low emissions technologies..
Researchers have developed an innovative photocatalytic technology which can produce H2O2 from water and air under sunlight…
Before wastewater, (which includes sewage), can be recycled or released to the environment, it must be treated to remove harmful microorganisms and pollutants…
Resources & Releases
New Release Paper
Closing the loop on resource generation and use in the water industry: A Circular Economy Research Framework | February 2023
Join the COI
For more information on the Whole Water COI Research Program or to join the COI please contact Dr Arash Zamyadi and Vincent Bianchini.
Have a significant or emerging challenge or need which you think others share? Contact one of our Research Managers and they can assist in creating a new COI and bring you together with like-minded peers to shape the future of research.