Innovative Nano Technology System Seeks to Spur Phosphorus Removal

A Michigan State University (MSU) researcher is working with a Columbus, Ohio, company to develop a process that harnesses nano-technology to capture phosphorus in wastewater removal. The system would benefit the wastewater industry and provide an economical way to obtain phosphorus for fertilizer.Launched 12 years ago in conjunction with MetaMateria Technologies (Columbus, Ohio), much of the research has come together in the last five years, according to Steven Safferman, the MSU associate professor who has been testing the media for its application to domestic wastewater since the concept was first envisioned. The work is in the final stages of development,