Advanced materials, methods and technologies applied in water/wastewater treatment

Performed activities are presented within four research studies, as follows: Research study in enzymes use in water treatment; Research study on present advanced oxidation processes applied for organic pollutants degradation; Research study on reuse of vegetal waste as materials with adsorbent properties for wastewater treatment; Research study on the assessment of wastewater treatment plants biological step configuration, operational parameters and activated sludge properties The research results were used for the development of three new project proposals within national calls in the following areas: Lab scale hybrid technology photocatalysis – membrane processes for the advanced degradation of pharmaceutical products from water; Membrane based and enzymatic processes for separation of organic compounds from wastewater generated by dairy industry and their reuse as value added products; Environmental bioremediation through innovative technology based on metals bio recycling using plants.