MagBeW - Functionalized Magnetic Beads for Water Treatment

Important results from the project

This project has developed a concept for water treatment using tailor-made magnetic beads to enable a better and selective removal of pollutants and reduced discharge to the environment.

Expected long term effects

The project results contribute to the development of a more efficient removal of contaminants in process and wastewaters, which will result in improved environmental stewardship and contribute to reach Sweden´s environmental objectives of a non-toxic environment and reduced climate impact.

Approach and implementation

By bringing together expertise in the field of magnetic bead technology, surface chemistry, and water treatments, the project developed tailor-made magnetic beads and implemented in a lab-scale setting the selective removal of heavy metal ions from water.