Mentions in the media
- Sunlight driven microplastics degradation using functional nanomaterials
https://www.aphys.kth.se/news/sunlight-driven-microplastics-degradation-using-functional-nanomaterials-1.897037
- Innovative light-induced chemical pathway to clean wastewater plants
Researchers have developed a harmless technology to help tackle marine plastic pollution.
https://cordis.europa.eu/news/rcn/131011/en?WT.mc_id=exp
- Nanocoating Technology Harnesses Sunlight to Degrade Microplastics
A research team at the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have developed an innovative nanocoating technology capable of degrading microplastics.
https://interestingengineering.com/nanocoating-technology-harnesses-sunlight-to-degrade-microplastics
https://phys.org/news/2019-02-nanocoating-technology-harnesses-sunlight-degrade.html?fbclid=IwAR1_O3CGQDgHA57T8BDXwL0CWlunCOn0tc7aPT-KYUhNLAmosesgEcxMTbY
http://esciencenews.com/sources/physorg/2019/02/21/innovative.nanocoating.technology.harnesses.sunlight.degrade.microplastics?fbclid=IwAR3uhTjhShqW-Tln57ahzy-sWwQy1y7H45vkah1P7OomhiBCFoBtjH5FUmk
http://www.rinnovabili.it/ambiente/microplastiche-degrate-fotocatalisi/
- Innovative nanocoating technology harnesses sunlight to degrade microplastics
Low density polyethylene film (LDPE) microplastic fragments, successfully degraded in water using visible-light-excited heterogeneous ZnO photocatalysts.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-02/pp-int022019.php
https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news2/newsid=52187.php?fbclid=IwAR3Alr5ogB1d2Dy-CZ1LGq9WsBQkuIE6VBBsrNJ-a1S7fUc9kZT2uJBYj6o
http://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/18257/20190221/innovative-nanocoating-technology-harnesses-sunlight-degrade-microplastics.htm?fbclid=IwAR3PqMfdiKaXvawlryOnbMAhg9oAZVWIxv5RCJrJRyfwcKkz0hI4rVXG0po
https://humanexposomeproject.com/feed-items/innovative-nanocoating-technology-harnesses-sunlight-to-degrade-microplastics/
- Europe to test system that uses sunlight to break up plastics in wastewater
https://phys.org/news/2017-11-europe-sunlight-plastics-wastewater.html#nRlv
- SQU researcher creates packaging to extend shelf life of okra
https://timesofoman.com/article/141356/Oman/SQU-researcher-Dr-Laila-Al-Naamani-creates-packaging-to-extend-shelf-life-of-okra
- Radio interview with Prof. Dutta in Swedish Radio show
Joydeep Dutta är professor i nanofysik vid KTH och hans projekt har fått 6 miljoner euro för att forska vidare på att bryta ner miljöskadliga mikroplaster med hjälp av solljus. Foto: Maja Lagercrantz/SR
Forskare vid KTH försöker bryta ner miljöskadliga mikroplaster i vatten med hjälp av solljus. Nu har de fått tiotals miljoner kronor från EU.
http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=83&artikel=6758335
- EU testing way to use Sun to break up plastics in wastewater
Nov 07, 2017: Harnessing the Sun’s radiation to help rid the oceans of microplastic contamination is one of several technical innovations to be developed by a new EU-funded project. Beginning in November 2017, a system developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden for breaking down microplastics from personal care products will be tested for implementation in homes and wastewater treatment plants.
https://www.kth.se/en/aktuellt/nyheter/eu-testing-way-to-use-sun-to-break-up-plastics-in-wastewater-1.769712
- CLAIM beviljas 60 MSEK i projektstöd
19 olika parter inom EU ska under de fyra kommande åren samarbeta kring projektet CLAIM, (Cleaning Litter by developing and Applying Innovative Methods in european seas), vilket syftar till att finna lösningar för att rena vatten från mikroplaster innan de når havet.
Projektet vilket helt nyligen beviljades närmare 6 miljoner euro av H2020, tar sin början under hösten 2017. Det leds av det grekiska centret för marin forskning.
Från Sverige deltar PP Polymer. Företaget ska arbeta med att verifiera om den fotokatalytiska process som KTH, under ledning av professor Joydeep Dutta, tagit fram fungerar. Professor Dutta är chef för Institutionen för funktionella material på avdelningen för tillämpad fysik på SCI i Kista.
https://www.plastnet.se/article/view/551867/claim_beviljas_60_msek_i_projektstod?ref=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=daily
- Solljus sätts in i kampen mot plast
Hav och sjöar är fulla av plast och den långsamma nedbrytningen är ett stort problem. Men nu finns det hopp om att påskynda processen. Forskare från KTH är nämligen i full gång med att bryta ner mikroplast med solljus.
http://www.fiskejournalen.se/solljus-satts-in-i-kampen-mot-plast/
- SQU scientists get patent for nanomembranes
Scientists from The Research Council Chair in Nanotechnology at Sultan Qaboos University have got patent registration for their invention of nanostructured zinc oxide membranes for separating oil from oil-water mixture. Joydeep Dutta, former chair in nanotechnology, and Myo Tay Zar Myint, laboratory applications specialist at the SQU College of Science, have registered for the invention in the US patent office.
http://omantribune.com/details/29826/
21 February, 2017, Oman Tribune
- New patent for Oman's SQU in segregating water from oil
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has received a new patent from the the United States Patent and Trademark Office for inventing a new way in nanometeric zinc oxide membrane applications to segregate oil from water in a very efficient manner in terms of cost and energy saving.
http://timesofoman.com/article/103429/Oman/Education/New-patent-for-Oman's-SQU-in-segregating-water-from-oil
21 February, 2017, Times of Oman
- SQU researchers get US patent for invention that can separate oil and water
Scientists from the TRC Chair in Nanotechnology at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have got a patent registered for their invention on separating oil from oil-water mixture.
http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/SQU-researchers-get-US-patent-for-invention-that-can-separate-oil-and-water-4yem
21 February, 2017, Muscat Daily
- Chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite coatings prevent marine biofouling
"Global concerns about the high toxicity of antifouling paints have highlighted the need to develop less toxic antifouling coatings. In a study, researchers tested the antifouling activity of chitosan-ZnO nanocomposite hybrid coatings."
4 November 2016, European Coatings
http://www.european-coatings.com/Raw-materials-technologies/Applications/Protective-Marine-coatings/Chitosan-zinc-oxide-nanocomposite-coatings-prevent-marine-biofouling/(cpg)/LA0031?cpg=LA0031&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EC_NL_09_11_2016&utm_content=Chitosan-zinc-oxide-nanocomposite-coatings-prevent-marine-biofouling
- Green Living: Recycling shrimp waste
"Every year about six to eight mn tonnes of crab, shrimp and lobster shell's waste are produced globally. In comparison with fish, only small part"
November 30, 2016 Muscat Daily (Oman)
http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Features/Green-Living-Recycling-shrimp-waste-4vo7
- Conference reviews nanotechnology for water treatment and solar energy
"The demand for innovation in water treatment, environmental remediation and energy technologies has progressively increased over the years. Nanotechnology has emerged as a viable solution"
January 16, 2016 Oman Observer (Oman)
http://2016.omanobserver.om/conference-reviews-nanotechnology-for-water-treatment-and-solar-energy/
- New Marina in Oman to be Test Site for Anti-Fouling Nanocoatings
"MUSCAT, Oman - Integrating sustainable practices into its day-to-day operations, Almouj Marina at The Wave, Muscat in Oman has teamed up with researchers from Sultan"
April 6, 2015 PCI Paint and Coatings Industry (United States)
http://www.pcimag.com/articles/100392-new-marina-in-oman-to-be-test-site-for-anti-fouling-nanocoatings
