Acting4Water

🌍 Water Management in Resilient Cities 🌍 We’re excited to announce the second lecture in the Acting4Water project series, where we tackle critical challenges and solutions for urban water management. 💡 What You’ll Learn: This session will explore strategies to ensure water availability in urban areas, focusing on: ✔ Managing drought through greywater reuse and desalination. ✔ Valorizing non-conventional water sources. ✔ Leveraging advanced technologies for efficient and sustainable water resource management. 👨🔬 Speaker: Wolfgang Gernjak, ICREA Research Professor at Institut Català d’Investigació d’Aigua (Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA)) will share his expertise on innovative approaches to water management in resilient cities. 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5th 🕒 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM CET 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/eHaf8WrS Let’s explore how to address urban water challenges and ensure a sustainable future. Save the date and join the conversation! #Acting4Water #ResilientCities #WaterManagement #Sustainability #Innovation Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda Layret, Joaquim Comas, Katerina Zourou, Sebastian Dahle, Kosmas Ellinas, Maarten van de Griend, Uchechi Obinna, PhD, Maura Vaandrager-Kraai, Jordi Moreno

🌿 Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Water Management 🌿 We’re excited to kick off 2025 with the Acting4Water lecture series! Our first session dives into the sustainable world of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for water management, featuring successful applications and an introduction to the Nat4Wat tool. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) leverage natural processes to: ✔ Enhance water quality ✔ Promote biodiversity ✔ Support climate resilience This webinar will: 1️⃣ Present real-world applications of NBS, such as wetlands, green roofs, and facultative ponds, for wastewater treatment and reuse. 2️⃣ Introduce Nat4Wat, a decision-support tool that helps evaluate and implement NBS effectively, with a live demonstration to explore its practical use. 👩🔬👨🔬 Speakers: Dr. Esther Mendoza, PhD: Postdoctoral researcher at ICRA with expertise in water reuse and green technologies. Dr. Josep Pueyo-Ros: Geographer and researcher at ICRA, focusing on decision-support systems and NBS for resilient cities. 📅 Date: Friday, January 17th 🕛 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM CET 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/eufTjWan 🌱 Learn how NBS can transform water management while addressing emerging contaminants and fostering sustainable development. Don’t miss this insightful session! hashtag #Acting4Water hashtag #NatureBasedSolutions hashtag #WaterManagement hashtag #Resilience hashtag #Sustainability hashtag #Innovation Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda Layret, Joaquim Comas, Katerina Zourou, Sebastian Dahle, Kosmas Ellinas, Maarten van de Griend, Uchechi Obinna, PhD, Maura Vaandrager-Kraai, Jordi Moreno

🌟 Water from Air: A New Source of Water 🌟 We’re excited to announce the next lecture in the Acting4Water project series, showcasing innovative solutions for tackling global water challenges. 💧 Introducing Solaq Based in Amsterdam, Solaq has developed groundbreaking technology to produce water from the air around us, offering a sustainable, reliable, and scalable water source. Their mission is to provide high-quality drinking water to remote communities in arid regions and drought-stricken areas. This technology also holds immense potential for industrial applications, such as green hydrogen production. 👨🔬 Speaker: We’re thrilled to welcome Pierre Banoori, researcher and business developer at @Solaq International B.V. Since 2020, Pierre has been driving Solaq’s mission by leading market research, building prototypes, and coordinating the deployment of their first full-scale system in 2025. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How Solaq’s innovative technology extracts water from air. Insights into their development journey, from prototype testing to full-scale deployment. A vision for addressing global water scarcity challenges. 📅 Date: December 12th, 2024 🕓 Time: 14:00H CET 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/ei9_kCPw Join us to learn how technology can create new opportunities for water security and sustainability! #Acting4Water #WaterInnovation #Solaq #Sustainability #WaterScarcity

🌟 Phase Change Phenomena in Water-Related Applications 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the next lecture in the Acting4Water project series, where we explore innovative approaches to sustainable water management. 💧 What’s This Lecture About? Phase change phenomena, such as condensation and evaporation, are at the core of advanced water treatment technologies like atmospheric water harvesting and desalination. This lecture will: 1️⃣ Unpack the principles of phase changes. 2️⃣ Explore practical applications and design parameters that enhance these processes. 💡 Why Attend? Understanding phase change mechanisms is essential for developing efficient water treatment solutions and tackling global water scarcity challenges. 👨🔬 Speaker: We’re excited to host Dr. Panagiotis Sarkiris, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of the Aegean, with a PhD on superhydrophobic surfaces for enhanced heat transfer condensation. His expertise bridges material science and water treatment innovation. 📅 Date: December 11th 🕓 Time: 16:00 CET 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/eYbqfCFd Join us to explore how phase changes can be leveraged for innovative water treatment solutions! #Acting4Water #PhaseChange #WaterTreatment #Innovation #Sustainability #WaterScarcity Kosmas Ellinas, Katerina Zourou, Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda Layret, Joaquim Comas, Sebastian Dahle, Uchechi Obinna, PhD, Maarten van de Griend, Jordi Moreno,

We are excited to feature Nanoplasmas in the next lecture of the Acting4Water project series! This series highlights groundbreaking technologies and entrepreneurial journeys shaping the future of sustainable water management. 🔬 Introducing Nanoplasmas P.C. Nanoplasmas is a spin-off company of NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" Demokritos, the largest interdisciplinary research center in Greece, specializing in micro-nanotechnology and surface engineering. Their patented plasma nanotexturing technology has been incorporated into Lab-on-Chip diagnostic devices, enabling rapid and reliable solutions for water safety, food safety, health, agriculture, and environmental applications. 💡 Nanoplasmas’ Key Solutions: Lab-on-a-chip diagnostic kits for Legionella detection in water samples. A portable analysis device offering: ✔ Point-of-Need water sample analysis ✔ Super-fast pathogen detection and quantification ✔ Laboratory-quality results without requiring a lab setup 👩🔬 Speaker: We’re thrilled to welcome Alexandra Plessa, who will share Nanoplasmas’ journey, its cutting-edge innovations, and how plasma technology is revolutionizing water safety. 📅 Date: Friday, December 6th 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM CET 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/e9GjT-9n Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into game-changing diagnostics and sustainable solutions in water management! #Acting4Water #Nanoplasmas #Innovation #PlasmaTechnology #WaterSafety #Sustainability

🌟 Discover the Journey of a Spin-Out: From Research to Commercialization 🌟 We are excited to announce the next lecture in the Acting4Water series, where we explore cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, and entrepreneurial journeys that contribute to a sustainable water future. 🚀 Introducing CAVI CAVI, a spin-out in development from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana, is advancing hydrodynamic cavitation technology. In this lecture, we’ll dive into the challenges and milestones of transforming a research innovation into a commercial venture, shedding light on the broader spin-out ecosystem. 👨🔬 Speaker: We are thrilled to welcome Jurij Gostisa, a researcher at the University of Ljubljana and the driving force behind CAVI. Since 2016, Jurij has specialized in fluid dynamics, tackling industrial challenges and developing groundbreaking solutions. His PhD research on hydrodynamic cavitation in wastewater treatment led to the creation of a reactor now being commercialized. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • The evolution of CAVI: from a research innovation to a spin-out. • Insights into the spin-out landscape at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. • Challenges and opportunities in bridging academia and industry. 📅 Date: Monday December 2nd, 2024 🕒 Time: 09:00h CET 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/eHGMMtvh This lecture is part of the Acting4Water project, which aims to inspire innovation and foster collaboration to address today’s water challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship and technology transfer! #Acting4Water #SpinOut #Innovation #HydrodynamicCavitation #Entrepreneurship #WaterSustainability Jordi Moreno, Uchechi Obinna, PhD, Maarten van de Griend, Kosmas Ellinas, Sebastian Dahle, Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda Layret & Katerina Zourou Jurij Gostisa

📢 Join us for an insightful lecture on membrane bioreactors (MBRs) and their role in advancing wastewater treatment! 🌍 With the 2024 revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, MBRs are becoming pivotal for achieving high-quality effluent efficiently. While these systems are more complex and costly than traditional activated sludge systems, they offer numerous advantages, such as higher efficiency and reduced space requirements. 👨🔬 Guest Speaker: We are thrilled to welcome Prof. Joaquim Comas Comas, Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Girona and a leading researcher at ICRA. Prof. Comas specializes in tools and technologies that foster circular economy in the urban water cycle, with a focus on water reuse, nature-based solutions, and membrane technologies. 💡 Key Takeaways: • Fundamental design, operation, and maintenance of MBRs. • Strategies for membrane fouling control. • Recent innovations, including robust membranes, energy optimization, and AI-driven automation. 📅 Date: 21 November 2024 🕒 Time: 16:00h CET 📍 Location: Online (https://lnkd.in/eN_ENaQe) Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into cutting-edge advancements that are reshaping the future of wastewater treatment. Secure your spot now! #CircularEconomy #WastewaterTreatment #MBRs #Innovation #Sustainability

🌊🔋 Direct Seawater Electrolysis (DSWE): A Game-Changer for Green Hydrogen Production Direct Seawater Electrolysis (DSWE) is emerging as a transformative technology for producing hydrogen directly from seawater, bypassing the need for costly desalination processes. This approach addresses the increasing demand for sustainable hydrogen production by leveraging an abundant resource—seawater. 🔑 Challenges: DSWE technology faces critical challenges: 1️⃣ Electrode durability, given the corrosive effects of chloride and scaling from seawater. 2️⃣ Chlorine generation, which presents safety and environmental concerns. 3️⃣ Energy efficiency, as the process must be optimized to compete with traditional methods. 💡 Innovative Solution: Wetsus has developed and patented a novel DSWE technology featuring an in-situ descaling process. This breakthrough allows us to produce hydrogen directly from seawater, eliminating the need for ultra-pure water and ensuring a more sustainable approach. Join us for a webinar on November 1st at 10:00 AM CEST to discuss the challenges and breakthroughs in DSWE technology. Registration is open on the website! #Hydrogen #GreenHydrogen #DirectSeawaterElectrolysis #Sustainability #Innovation #CleanEnergy

🌐 Join Our Online Lecture: Superhydrophobic Membranes for Water Desalination 🌐 We are excited to invite you to an upcoming online lecture featuring Dr. Angelos Zeniou, a Post-Doc Fellow at the Plasma Group in the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at NCSR Demokritos. Dr. Zeniou will discuss the Super Clean project – a cutting-edge initiative aiming to revolutionize water treatment through superhydrophobic membranes. These innovative membranes address critical challenges like membrane wetting, scaling, and fouling, contributing to greener industries with reduced water consumption and pollution. 💡 Lecture Highlights: Plasma activation and nanotexturing for superhydrophobic membranes Applications in oil-water separation and environmental sustainability Insights into scaling up the technology for commercial use 🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, October 24th at 10:00h CEST 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/egWCr4Nv Don't miss the chance to learn from an expert in plasma processes and water desalination technologies. See you there! #WaterDesalination #PlasmaTechnology #Sustainability #SuperhydrophobicMembranes #Innovation Centre of Expertise Water Technology (CEW), Universitat de Girona, University of the Aegean, University of Ljubljana, Web2Learn and NHL Stenden. Kosmas Ellinas, Ignasi Rodriguez-Roda Layret, Sebastian Dahle, Katerina Zourou, Uchechi Obinna, Maarten van de Griend, Jordi Moreno.

🌊 Acting4Water: Driving Innovation in Water Management 🌊 At Acting4Water, our mission is to foster social innovation and entrepreneurship in water management through cutting-edge technologies. Here’s a glimpse of what we do: 📚 Online Lecture Series: Engaging experts and enthusiasts in meaningful discussions. 📖 Open Educational Resources: Providing valuable materials for learning and development. 🏕️ 3-Day Summer Camp: Immersive experiences to inspire and educate. ☕ Business Cafes: Networking opportunities to share ideas and collaborate. 🔬 Mini Citizen Science Projects: Empowering communities to contribute to scientific research. We are proud to partner with esteemed institutions across Europe, including the University of the Aegean, Universitat de Girona, Web2Learn, University of Ljubljana, Centre of Expertise Water Technology (CEW) and NHL Stenden Join us in making a difference! 🌍 www.acting4water.com