Development and testing of a new generation sorption system for the elimination of hormonal disruptors from water

The project is focused on the development and implementation of innovative technologies that effectively remove harmful substances from drinking water. The main goal of the project is the creation of advanced sorption systems combining nanofibers with suitable sorbents, which will enable effective capture of hormonal disruptors. These disruptors pose a significant risk to human health as they can disrupt the endocrine system and cause serious health problems. The project includes several key phases, starting with research and development of materials to their testing and optimization for commercial production. As part of the development, two main product variants will be created: small sorption bags intended for smaller volumes of water, primarily as portable (travel) filters, and large-volume sorption filler suitable for installation in columns for the treatment of larger amounts of water, for example in water treatment plants. These products will be subjected to laboratory and field tests to verify their effectiveness and safety. An important part of the project is also testing the effect of endocrine disruptors and the materials used (nanofibers and sorbents) on human health using modern methodologies. The expected benefits of the project are wide-ranging - from ecological, when the quality of drinking water will be improved and the pollution of water sources will be reduced, to health, when the population's exposure to harmful substances will be reduced, to economic, when new jobs will be created and market competitiveness will be increased. The project thus represents an important step towards the protection of public health and the environment.

This project is funded with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic under the TREND Programme.

This project is funded with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic