OTHER WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Future-oriented advanced water treatment technologies aim to provide innovative approaches and highly efficient solutions to meet water scarcity and the growing demand for clean water. Apart from the technologies whose catalogs you have examined in the previous menus, some of the advanced water treatment technologies that are developing are as follows:
Capacitive Deionization (CDI)
CDI is an innovative technology that removes dissolved ions from water using electrodes. This method is based on attracting ions to positive and negative electrodes with an electrical field. The low energy consumption and precise control of the mineral composition of the water make CDI technology an economical and environmentally friendly option. CDI is particularly applied in the treatment of low salinity water and wastewater recovery.
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
Advanced oxidation processes generate reactive hydroxyl radicals (-OH) to effectively break down organic pollutants and micropollutants present in water. This process, carried out with combinations of UV light, ozone, hydrogen peroxide and photocatalytic materials, is particularly ideal for demanding applications such as the treatment of pharmaceutical and chemical waste. AOPs have great potential to fully mineralize toxic compounds and improve water quality.
Graphene Based Filtration Systems
Graphene is a breakthrough material in the field of water treatment with its excellent permeability, chemical resistance and mechanical properties. Graphene oxide membranes can remove dissolved salts, heavy metals and other contaminants while passing water molecules with high efficiency. This technology offers an economical and environmentally friendly water treatment alternative by reducing energy consumption.
Nanotechnology Based Treatment Systems
Nanotechnology enables the removal of pollutants at the molecular level in water treatment. Nano-filtration membranes, antibacterial nanoparticles (e.g. silver nanoparticles) and adsorbent nanomaterials exhibit high performance in removing microorganisms, heavy metals and organic pollutants from water. The use of these technologies is rapidly increasing, especially in the provision of clean drinking water and wastewater recycling.
Microwave Assisted Water Treatment
Microwave-assisted treatment is an innovative technique in which microwave energy is used to break down contaminants in water by oxidative or thermal means. This method can effectively destroy organic pollutants and bacteria and offers an energy efficient alternative. It is predicted to be used more in the future in the chemical and biological treatment of wastewater.
Biomimicry Based Water Treatment Systems
This nature-inspired technology mimics biological processes and natural membrane structures to purify water. For example, filtration systems using artificial cell membrane technologies or biological systems save energy and minimize environmental impacts. These methods have great potential, especially for developing regions looking for low-cost and sustainable solutions.
Plasma Based Treatment Systems
Plasma-based water treatment uses plasma discharge technology to break down microorganisms, chemical pollutants and organic compounds in water. The plasma produces oxidative and reactive species in the water, ensuring complete breakdown of pollutants. This technology is a particularly promising option for advanced wastewater treatment, offering high efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Smart Sensor and IoT Based Treatment Systems
The use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart sensors for real-time monitoring and optimization of water treatment processes is becoming increasingly common. These systems continuously analyze water quality, optimize treatment processes and minimize energy consumption. The use of these technologies is increasing rapidly to improve efficiency, especially in large-scale treatment plants.
These advanced water treatment technologies have great potential to reduce water scarcity, minimize environmental impacts and support sustainable development in the future.
As Bimaks Kimya, we closely follow the developing technologies. It is one of our biggest goals that these technologies become products and reach the stage to be presented to you. You can follow the developments in these issues on our web page.
