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Description
The aim of the proposed project is a complex investigation of the use of different iron-based nanomaterials (with preference of novel materials like sulfidised nanoscale zerovalent iron, iron oxide nanoparticles and biochar-nanoiron composite) for the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with metal(loid)s from all perspectives, including the ecotoxicological aspect crucial for further practical application in real-world conditions, i.e., starting at the laboratory scale and moving to the field using complex geochemical, hydropedological, reactive-transport modeling and biological approaches. The results will include 2 EU ETV verified technologies and 2 pilot tests for practical applications.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the contamination of soil and groundwater sources with metal(loid)s, focusing on the ecotoxicological impact of using iron-based nanomaterials for remediation for practical application in real conditions.
The project comprehensively investigated the use of different iron-based (nano)materials for the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with metal(loid)s and performed unique long-term experiments in the field.
The project achieved two EU verified technologies and two other verified technologies for both soil and water remediation. It also resulted in several scientific articles. These results are relevant for further research on soil and groundwater remediation, as well as for technology developers, and environmental agencies.
Summary of bilateral results
The bilateral cooperation successfully navigated differences in regulations, and plans to continue working on future proposals in environmental engineering, leveraging shared know-how, analyses, and a combination of diverse techniques and approaches.