University of Surrey
University of Surrey 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.
Wetlands, parks and botanical gardens the best ways to cool cities during heat waves, finds study
Wetlands, parks and even botanical gardens among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves—says biggest-ever global study Botanical gardens are not just beautiful—they can cool the city air by 5°C during heat waves, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind led by the University of Surrey. Parks and wetlands have a similar effect. […]
Unexplored potential: nature-based solutions for climate and food security beyond Europe
The research found that 33% of NBS were what are known as green solutions. These can include urban green spaces such as parks, green roofs, and green walls that can provide cooling and shade, absorb rainfall, and improve air quality. A significant proportion (31%) of NBS were hybrid solutions. These can include green roofs that […]
Study proves Element Six Boron Doped Diamond technology effective in short chain PFAS destruction
Research from University of Surrey confirms that the high oxidation-potential electrochemical treatment with Element Six’s Diamox™ boron-doped diamond electrodes can defluorinate highly-persistent short chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
International research team discovers that it takes some heat to form ice on graphene
A new study from the University of Surrey, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and Graz University of Technology (Austria), reveals that energy is needed for water to proceed through the first step of ice formation on graphene.
Painting with bacteria could revolutionise wastewater treatment
Improvements to a new type of water-based paint containing bacteria could pave the way for advancements in waste management and the production of biomass or biofuel gases, a new study in the American Chemical Society journal, Biomacromolecules reports.
Upgrading WHO forms could improve water quality for rural and vulnerable communities
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) sanitary inspection (SI) forms need an urgent upgrade to help improve the quality of small water supplies in some of the world’s most rural and vulnerable regions, finds a new study.
Surrey waste water project wins UK-Philippines Newton Prize
A University of Surrey project that aims to convert waste water into nutrient rich fertiliser is leading the way on improving the health and prosperity of rapidly urbanising areas in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Nature-based solutions can help protect us from weather and climate related natural hazards
Solutions found in nature should be our first line of defence against the increasing number of climate change-related natural disasters, say experts from the University of Surrey.
Major environmental challenge as microplastics are harming our drinking water
Plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems, finds research from the University of Surrey and Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials.