Case Studies
Sodium-ion battery may provide greener energy
Scientists say sodium-ion batteries may be the answer to the future of sustainable energy storage and could be used to make drinking water out of seawater. [ + ]
Nanofiltration membrane tech removes pharma pollution
Researchers have found nanofiltration membrane technologies are the most effective method for removing pharmaceutical contaminants from water sources. [ + ]
Scientists find new uses for veggie waste
Researchers have detailed how food waste can contain sustainable solutions for farming and new sources of bioactive compounds for pharmaceuticals. [ + ]
Repurposing ocean plastics into window furnishings
Luxaflex is turning plastic waste collected from beaches and waterways into high-quality window coverings. [ + ]
Animal waste material to treat wastewater
A new study at Hanyang University has transformed animal manure into a valuable solution for wastewater pollution. [ + ]
Researchers trial magnetic resin to remove PFAS
A magnetic resin invented at The University of Queensland will be trialled at wastewater treatment plants to remove harmful 'forever chemicals' so sewerage can be safely reused as fertiliser. [ + ]
Engineers create high-power zinc–air batteries
Monash University engineers have discovered a breakthrough catalyst that could provide more power, longer life and lower costs for next-generation batteries. [ + ]
Lagoon cover dewatering solution for Gippsland Water
Gippsland Water was experiencing issues with its cover dewatering pumps, which were solved efficiently with Hydro Innovations' Ragazzini pump. [ + ]
CDE transforms hydrovac waste into valuable commodity
An NZ plant using CDE technology is recovering around 48,000 tonnes of reusable material annually and has achieved a 64% diversion from landfill. [ + ]
Radio station set to reduce emissions by 25%
A Hills District community radio station in Sydney has partnered with SolaHart to reduce its energy consumption by 25%, saving $11K per annum. [ + ]
Bioplastic alternative may hold key to ending plastic waste
Murdoch University and the CSIRO have developed a bioplastic alternative that vanishes over time — leaving no trace on land or in water. [ + ]
A sustainable approach to increase wastewater recycling
Flinders University research is investigating improved effluent treatment and biosolids removal with low-cost 'SBR-HRAP' technology field trials. [ + ]
Inverell upgrades 30-year-old aeration system
The project entailed building a new tank at the Inverell Sewage Treatment Plant, to allow for two original tanks to be taken offline for refurbishment. [ + ]
Grid simulation software to unlock future grid capacity
ACEREZ will use next-generation cloud-based grid simulation software for large-scale application in the Central-West Orana REZ transmission network. [ + ]
No more blockages for abattoir's wastewater system
Hydro Innovations' pump solution has been installed in an abattoir's wastewater (green and red lines) collection pit to solve blockage issues. [ + ]
