Ammonium Removal in Municipal Wastewater Treatment with Ion Exchange
Explore ion exchange for ammonium removal in municipal wastewater treatment. Conduct lab experiments and develop models to reduce chemical use and enhance sustainability. Join a collaborative research program tackling global water challenges.
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Project Description
Project Overview
This PhD project focuses on improving municipal wastewater treatment by studying ion exchange for ammonium removal. Embedded in the BlueVantage research program, the work aims to develop sustainable water reuse technologies that recover valuable resources and remove pollutants effectively.
What You Will Do
You will gain fundamental insights into ion exchange processes for ammonium removal and recovery through experiments and mechanistic modeling using Julia, Python, or Matlab. Collaboration with other PhD candidates, water authorities, and technology developers will be key, along with active participation in consortium activities and communicating results.
Expected Outcomes
Develop predictive models describing competitive ammonium and ion removal, reduce chemical use in ion exchange regeneration, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Enhanced understanding will contribute to next-generation wastewater treatment solutions.
Why This Matters
Addressing growing water challenges requires innovative treatment methods. This research supports circular water systems by improving ammonium removal and resource recovery, contributing to cleaner water cycles for ecological, societal, and economic benefits.
Entry Requirements
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Supervisor Profile
Dr. Paula van den Brink and Dr. Jouke Dykstra are researchers at Wageningen University's Department of Environmental Technology. They focus on advanced wastewater treatment, specifically sustainable technologies for nutrient removal and resource recovery, contributing significantly to environmental engineering and water technology research.