An Innovative Sustainable Biotechnology for Resource Recovery from Wastewater Streams Using Microwave Enhanced Advanced Oxidation with Algae
ABOUT THE PROJECT This research program will seek to develop an economically viable, technologically feasible process to improve and enhance resources and energy recovery from municipal wastewater and biosolids. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) The uniqueness of the University of British Columbia (UBC) patented microwave enhanced advanced oxidation process (MW-AOP) is that it can be […]
Biomonitoring of Water Quality in Relation to Human Health Using Biosensors and Improvements through Nanoparticle Based Purification Systems
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project strives to identify some of the key water borne pathogens in Indian and Canadian water bodies, and to deploy a novel nanoparticle-based water treatment system to eliminate toxins and micro-organizsms from water. The research further aims to develop a better understanding of the role of invasive acquatic plants and the overall relationship […]
Development of a Low-Cost Water Monitoring Kit for Multiplex Heavy Metal Detection Based on Aptamer Sensors
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to develop a novel detection technology that is suitable for routine monitoring at low-resource setting. The project will focus on characterization of structure-switching properties of aptamers and development of analyte detection mechanisms together with the creation of visual signal detectors, combined into a user-friendly detection kit. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April […]
A Study of Technology and Financial Appropriateness of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Selected Cities of India
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to study the type and appropriateness of water and waste water technologies available to cities and towns in India and to improve decision making within governments through technical education development of future planners and practitioners. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have conducted work in two locations: Alibaug (Maharashtra) […]
Compact High-Rate Water Treatment Systems for Small Communities
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to develop a high-rate water treatment system for rural and remote regions and communities. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) A lab-scale vacuum membrane distillation system has been constructed and used to treat several different source waters, including salt water, Lake Ontario water, and secondary wastewater effluent. In all […]
Direct Cryptosporidium Detection for Developed and Developing Nations
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project strives to develop a rapid and robust sensor technology to identify Cryptosporidium, a pathogen found in water in Canada and India. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) RESEARCH ABSTRACT Three to five million people die each year due to consequences of water-related diseases. Water treatment technologies have not been able to prevent such unfortunate events […]
Microfabricated, low-cost, high-sensitivity chlorine and pH sensor systems for water quality monitoring
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a low cost sensor that can easily determine the effect of chlorine as a disinfection strategy for highly contaminated water. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers developed a prototype pH sensing electrodes. The solution-processed Pd/PdO showed a repeatable pH sensitivity of ~65 mV/pH between pH=2 and 12, higher […]
Handheld P-LAPS Pathogen Detector
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a handheld device to detect E-Coli in water and help communities understand when drinking water is contaminated. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) RESEARCH ABSTRACT The objective of this 3-year research program is to develop a portable sensor for the detection of pathogens in potable water based on Plasmon assisted Light […]
High Quality Portable Water for Small/Remote Communities in Canada and India
A Nanotechnology Enabled Device for the Detection of Harmful Bacteria in Drinking Water
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project is aiming to bring cleaner water to communities through the creation of an easy-to-use device to detect harmful bacteria. The device uses colour differentiation to communicate safety of water. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have developed polymer-based optical sensors that are capable of detecting proteins and DNA in solutions […]