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Device for Long-Term Payload/Algaecide Release in Aqueous Environments
Project ID: TECH2024-20 Background Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CHABs) represent an increasing challenge from both ecological and economic perspectives. These phenomena, often intensified by factors such as nutrient pollution and climate change, not only destabilize aquatic ecosystems but also pose significant risks to public health and water...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Yakov Lapitsky, Umberto Kober, Youngwoo Seo
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Category(s): Animal Health
Toward Wet Wipes that Turn into Toilet Paper when Flushed
Project ID: TECH-2023-20 Background Wet wipes have been shown to clog pipes and pumps in wastewater collection and treatment systems. Additionally, wet wipes contain microplastics that contribute to water pollution. Some governments are proposing restrictions or complete bans on wet wipe products. Therefore, there is a need for a truly flushable...
Published: 6/25/2024   |   Inventor(s): Yakov Lapitsky, Kunal Choudhuri, Umberto Kober
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Category(s): Polymers, Biomass Conversion & Recycling