Two cases will be driven by the programme in this area. One in closed water loop biofouling and one in air filtration biofouling.
The continued delivery of clean and safe drinking water is of continuing concern for society as whole and forms the basis of the UN’s SDG #6, to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”. Consequently, the development and maintenance of effective, closed water delivery systems is area of utmost importance. One of the continual problems associated with clean drinking water supply is the area of biofouling. A slight biofilm on the surface of pipes in water supply is generally regarded as positive if mainly benign bacteria are present. However, the formation of biofilms with presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the water flow and blocking effects constitute problems. Similarly, in the wake of the corona pandemic, increasing focus is being placed on removal of microorganisms from circulatory air supplies in, for example, public buildings. Therefore, there is an urgent need to devise new air filtration techniques that are more effective and sustainable, by addressing the problems of biofouling and lack of regenerability which exist with current approaches.
CSP3 Leader: Ian Cotgreave, RISE
CSP3 Deputy Leader: Karin Bjerre, RISE
Involved partners: RISE; KTH; SU; Uponor; Camfil; Alfa Laval; Stockholm Water Technology