Xylem recognizes International Stockholm Junior Water Prize awardees for research using clay to remove and recover pollutants from wastewater
The team developed a method where bentonite clay is used to remove and recover non-ionic surfactant pollutants from the water without generating any waste products. These pollutants removed are soap-like additives used in industry as well as in household detergents and cosmetic products. The clay is able to absorb up to 100 percent of the non-ionic surfactants and can then be flushed clean with alcohol, allowing the compounds to be reused.
“Xylem is committed to inspiring innovation in science, technology and
engineering to solve the world’s greatest water challenges. We commend
The selection jury also awarded a Diploma of Excellence to
The international SJWP is presented each year to students between the
ages of 15 and 20 for outstanding water-related projects that focus on
topics of environmental, scientific, social or technological importance.
Winners from more than 30 countries competed for the international
honor, which was awarded by an international jury of water professionals
and scientists. The prize is administered by the
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling
customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public
utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and
agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150
countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its
people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding
local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater
problems. Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related
businesses of
The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all -- that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xyleminc.com.
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