University of Missouri
University of Missouri 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.
Material for cleaning aquariums offers simple solution for breaking down forever chemicals
A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called “forever chemicals” from our drinking water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) are industrial chemicals used to manufacture thousands of products, including cosmetics, carpeting, non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, firefighting foams, food packaging and waterproof clothing. They’re everywhere — the environment, our food and even […]
Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water
The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.
Scientist helps detect novel SARS-CoV-2 variants in NYC wastewater
Study suggests these novel mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 could help identify where the next variant of concern could originate.
Researchers say it’s time to clean up the Clean Water Act
For the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, a study from MU researchers suggests new ways to protect the nation’s drinking water.
A low-cost solution to remove arsenic from drinking water
University of Missouri engineers design the water filter for single household use.
‘Liquid forensics’ could lead to safer drinking water, study finds
Ping! The popular 1990 film, The Hunt for Red October, helped introduce sonar technology on submarines to pop culture. Now, nearly 30 years later, a team of scientists at the University of Missouri is using this same sonar technology as inspiration to develop a rapid, inexpensive way to determine whether the drinking water is safe to consume. Based on […]