Osaka Metropolitan University
Osaka Metropolitan University 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.
Harvesting water from air: copolymer solution uses water-loving differential to induce desorption
Harvesting water from the air and decreasing humidity are crucial to realizing a more comfortable life for humanity. Water-adsorption polymers have been playing a key part in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning, but desorption so that the polymers can be efficiently reused has been an issue. Now, Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have found […]
Scientists discover yeast-green algae mix improves water treatment
Bakeries and wineries can't do without yeast, but they have no need for green algae. Wastewater treatment facilities, however, might just want to have these microorganisms team up. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have discovered that these simple organisms form the best combination in terms of boosting wastewater treatment efficiency. The active sludge method of wastewater […]
Spurring more biofilm growth for efficient wastewater treatment
Foaming plastic carriers creates uneven surfaces, more area for necessary microorganisms.
Researchers recover trace rare earth elements in hot springs water with inexpensive method
The demand for precious metals and rare earths is expected to continue increasing in the future. Due to limited production areas, recycling from precision equipment and recovering from seawater and hot spring water are needed to ensure a stable supply. A research group led by Professor Masayuki Azuma and Associate Professor Yoshihiro Ojima of the […]
Water cutoff countermeasures using disaster emergency wells
Finding the contribution of emergency well to emergency water supply during chaotic conditions.