Development of PEF/PET-starch hydrogels for Thai shrimp farms wastewater treatment
Development of PEF- and PET-hydrogels with further biopolymers for Thai shrimp farms wastewater treatment through chemical recycling.
Description
The objectives of this project are to focus on the development of novel PEF and furan-based hydrogels, and the conversion of PET waste (e.g., quality or low-quality grades not suitable for bottle industry) into biodegradable hydrogels by forming crosslinked networks with natural-based polymers.
The developed hydrogels will be used for the treatment of wastewater (dyes, heavy metals, antibiotics, etc.) from shrimp farming and aquaculture in general, which is a persistent environmental problem in Thailand, being the major producer of farmed shrimp.
Key data
Projectlead
Co-Projectlead
Dr. Simon Timothy Cerqua, Prof. Sirinya Chantarak (Prince of Songkla University)
Project team
Project partners
Prince of Songkla University
Project status
completed, 09/2024 - 02/2026
Institute/Centre
Institute of Materials and Process Engineering (IMPE)
Funding partner
Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI
Project budget
25'000 CHF
School of Engineering
Technikumstrasse 9
8400 Winterthur