Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology is a university that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Powerful methane emissions from Swedish lake puzzle researchers
Unexpectedly strong methane emissions have been detected at several locations in Lake Siljan, Sweden, according to a new study from Chalmers University of Technology. The findings, based on a novel measurement technique developed by the researchers, reveal persistent and concentrated methane leaks never before observed in a lake environment. Scientists will now investigate whether these […]
Hygiene vs. eco-friendliness: ‘cleanliness prevails’ over green choices in laundry habits
Most people today would lean towards environmentally-friendly life choices, but not at the expense of being clean. When it comes to our washing habits, the fear of being perceived as dirty often wins out over the desire to act in an environmentally friendly way. And the more inclined we are to feel disgusted, the more […]
AI: Streamlining toxic chemical identification for environmental safety
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have developed an AI-based method that simplifies the identification of toxic chemicals. The method, which was developed by researchers Mikael Gustavsson and Erik Kristiansson, can be used to identify dangerous chemicals and assess their impact on the environment quickly and efficiently. The method is described in a scientific article […]
How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced
Sulphuric acid is the world’s most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many industries and it is used in the manufacture of everything from paper, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to batteries, detergents and fertilisers. It is therefore a worldwide challenge that sulphuric acid often contains one of the most toxic substances – mercury. […]
New wood-based technology removes 80 percent of dye pollutants in wastewater
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new method that can easily purify contaminated water using a cellulose-based material. This discovery could have implications for countries with poor water treatment technologies and combat the widespread problem of toxic dye discharge from the textile industry. Clean water is a prerequisite for our health […]
New research shows even a wastewater plant can catch a cold
Autumn is here and the season for colds and flu has arrived, when viruses spread through schools, workplaces, and public spaces. But it’s not only humans that can catch a cold. A recently published paper shows that bacteria in wastewater treatment plants can also catch a cold every once in a while. In wastewater treatment […]
Global standard counts the cost of environmental damage
Environmental damage costs society enormous amounts of money – and often leaves future generations to foot the bill. Now, a new ISO standard will help companies valuate and manage the impact of their environmental damage, by providing a clear figure for the cost of their goods and services to the environment. We know what goods […]
Removing toxic mercury from contaminated water
Water which has been contaminated with mercury and other toxic heavy metals is a major cause of environmental damage and health problems worldwide. Now, researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, present a totally new way to clean contaminated water, through an electrochemical process. The results are published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.