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A transferable and operational model involving cross-sector collaborations, transdisciplinary project co-design and translation of cutting-edge research, has unlocked integrated investment in river catchment solutions in northern England.
A novel nanomaterial features the ideal surface chemistry for removing emerging, persistent organic contaminants from drinking water, leading to a swift transition from fundamental research to large-scale applications.
Solar evaporation ponds are widely used in brine mining but face environmental and societal challenges. Advancing interfacial solar evaporation technology from lab discovery to field demonstration shows promise in improving pond efficiency and sustainability.
XPRIZE Water Scarcity was introduced to stimulate measurable innovations in desalination systems and materials, which will contribute substantially to solving the water crises of the coming decades.
Nanotechnology-based semipermeable membranes have been actively studied for their potential application in the production of clean water. Fundamental nanotechnology research has been turned into award-winning water industry products.
