ERASER

Development of innovative technologies for cost-effective elimination of trace pollutants in wastewater

The overarching goal of the ERASER project is to remove biologically recalcitrant compounds that enter our drinking water through wastewater. To achieve this, a research group at the University of Potsdam has developed a new purification technology. In this process, photoactive nanoparticles collect visible light to facilitate the destruction of pollutant molecules. Initially, the project aims to find a new carrier material for immobilizing the nanoparticles and build a prototype purification unit that can be integrated into existing facilities.

The funding project is planned for a duration of four years and is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

For the period from 2025 to 2028, the following objectives have been defined:

• Development of a reference system
• Development and testing of a new carrier material for nanoparticle immobilization
• Establishment of a mobile laboratory demonstrator using the new carrier material for exhibitions and conferences
• Creation of a simulation software and development of a prototype
• Design of a sensor for detecting trace pollutants using various measurement methods
• Integration of filters and sensors into the overall system