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EU funding (€2,911,106): Diffuse phosphorus input to surface waters - new concepts in removal, recycling and management (P-TRAP) Hor 13 Nov 2018 EU Research and Innovation programme "Horizon"
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Diffuse phosphorus input to surface waters - new concepts in removal, recycling and management (P-TRAP)
Flux of phosphate (P) from agricultural areas to surface waters is wasting a resource which is becoming scarce and is in conflict with the principles of a circular economy. Enhanced loading of surface water with P is the main cause for eutrophication and presents a key challenge in meeting the objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive. P-TRAP targets both problems and develops new methods and approaches to trap P in drained agricultural areas and in the sediments of eutrophic lakes. Trapping of P involves the application of iron(Fe)-containing by-products from drinking water treatment. P-TRAP aspires the ideas of a circular economy and aims at recovering the retained P in agricultural systems. Novel microbial technologies will be developed to convert P-loaded Fe-minerals into marketable fertilizers whose suitability will be evaluated. The new P-TRAP technologies have in common that they rely on the naturally strong connection between P and Fe and the innovative P-TRAP strategies will be underpinned by process-orientated investigations on the behavior of P during the transformation of Fe minerals. The latter are key in trapping and recycling of P in agricultural systems and lakes. P-TRAP establishes a framework of partners from multiple science and engineering disciplines. Integration of non-academic partners from various stakeholder groups into the P-TRAP consortium paves the way for direct implementation of the acquired knowledge. P-TRAP provides Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) an environment for conducting innovative scientific research by using state-of-the-art methodology. Training through P-TRAP increases the ESRs’ mobility between sectors, cultures, and nations and strengthens their responsibility to exploiting scientific results for societal and economical benefit. P-TRAP will offer ESRs an excellent starting point for a career of leadership in a number of environmental and sustainable business sectors, academia, and public administration.
Funded Companies:
| Company name | Funding amount |
| Aquaminerals B.V. | ? |
| Eidgenoessische Anstalt Fuer Wasserversorgung Abwasserreinigung UND Gewaesserschutz | €281,277 |
| G.E.O.S.Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH | €252,788 |
| Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | €256,320 |
| Stichting Deltares | €265,620 |
| The University of Manchester | €303,173 |
| Universidad de Sevilla | €250,905 |
| Universitat Bayreuth | €505,577 |
| Universitat Wien | €264,207 |
| Universiteit Utrecht | €531,240 |
Source: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/813438
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: AquaMinerals B.V., Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
