Waste management and urban wastewater treatment are important sectors in the enlargement process As part of the EU accession process, the Western Balkans - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia - are required to align their legislation and standards...

This report examined the potential for integrating algae cultivation with nutrient recovery in two scenarios: (i) the integration of algae cultivation with wastewater or effluent treatment; and (ii) the cultivation of macroalgae in eutrophicated open waters. The resulting biomass is intended for...

Given the scarcity of freshwater resources, the growing significance of desalination is undeniable. It holds immense potential, particularly in regions grappling with severe water shortages. However, desalination's Achilles heel lies in its voracious energy appetite, requiring roughly ten times...

Problems with clean water in coastal areas alongside an increase in population and community economic activities have diversified community activities. Coastal settlements bordering the high seas are characterized as arid areas with a lack of clean water. Here, the use of the range groundwater...

Steadily increasing demand for water poses a threat to sustainable development, and an increasing number of regions are chronically short of water. Putting caps on water consumption, increasing water use efficiencies, and supporting improved sharing of water resources are now critical to...

By examining the horizontal and vertical, international knowledge and technology transfer of specific industrial water-treatment-technologies, this paper reflects on their interaction with beer production. Against the background of the discrepancy between the importance of narratives on...

Reliable access to drinking water and electricity can be a challenge, especially on islands. In this paper, desalination systems powered stand-alone by renewable energy sources are discussed, with a focus on wave power for the Swedish island Gotland. The objective is to evaluate the opportunity...