Research Contract Awarded to Cranfield University for Microplastics Removal in Drinking Water Treatment
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch Contract Awarded to Cranfield University for Microplastics Removal in Drinking Water Treatment
Awarded 02 Sep 2018
Awarded02 Sep 2018
Value£115,161.28
SupplierCranfield University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y ago2y 2mo term
Awarded 2 Sept 2018Expired 6 Nov 2020
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Cranfield University for research on the removal of microplastics by drinking water treatment processes.
The project addresses the emerging issue of microplastics in freshwater systems, where existing reviews have highlighted the lack of harmonised analytical methods and limited knowledge on removal efficacy in drinking water treatment, despite effective removal in wastewater treatment.
The contract value is £115,161.28.
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