Scientists develop a method to turn hazardous acidic industrial wastewater into valuable resources
Published Date: 9/12/2022
Source: phys.org
A research team of environmental scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed a circular process for eliminating the risk posed by phosphoric acid plant wastewater. The process turns the environmentally toxic wastewater into clean water while recovering valuable acids. Phosphoric acid is the main ingredient in industrial fertilizers, a massive industry worldwide.