Impact of Silver Nanoparticles on Wastewater Treatment
Research Impact
As the use of nanosilver-based consumer products grows, nanoparticles from these products will likely enter sewage pipes and wastewater treatment plants. However, the fate and adverse impact of silver nanoparticles on wastewater treatment remain largely unknown. This research project set out to evaluate the impact of silver nanoparticles on activated sludge wastewater treatment and to determine the impact of silver nanoparticles on anaerobic sludge digestion. The results of this research provide key facts on silver nanoparticles exposure risk to wastewater treatment. It also offers wastewater managers and operators information on how and at what concentrations of silver nanoparticles would have detrimental impact on wastewater treatment and anaerobic sludge digestion, since most of these particles are adsorbed to the activated sludge. Published by WERF. 58 pages. Online PDF. (2010)
Originally funded as WERF project U3R07.
