Wastewater treatment in 2050: Challenges ahead and future vision in a European context
Ana Soares
Abstract
•Wastewater treatment plants are slowly evolving.•In the next decade, successful implementation of technologies is focused intensification.•New technologies will be focused on gases and bio-based materials.•Academics need more freedom to develop novel concepts.•Collaborative platforms that enable demonstration of high-risk technologies is key.
Topics & Concepts
Context (archaeology)Key (lock)Sewage treatmentEmerging technologiesWastewaterEngineeringComputer scienceWaste managementArtificial intelligenceGeographyComputer securityArchaeologyWastewater Treatment and Nitrogen RemovalMicrobial Fuel Cells and BioremediationMembrane Separation Technologies