Treatment Technologies for Phosphorus Mitigation (T2PM)
To protect and remediate water quality we need to remove phosphorus that is present at concentrations that are very low yet still environmentally problematic. One way to do this is by capturing that phosphorus using adsorbant materials.
The Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance is part of a team funded by The National Science Foundation and led by Dr. Jango Bhadha (University of Florida) that aims to identify and evaluate promising P adsorbant technologies, with an initial focus on the South Florida ecosystem. A key component of the research is to understand how stakeholders in the region feel about implementing such technologies. Tasks include:
- Identify promising and scalable P-sorbing technologies relevant for the South Florida ecosystem based on stakeholder needs and priorities.
- Evaluate the potential of commercially available P-sorbing products on the market through pilot lab-based studies.
- Identify stakeholders’ perceptions of these technologies and their applicability.
While we have focused this work on the South Florida context, we expect findings to translate to other geographies as well. Work began in late 2024 and is scheduled for completion in late 2026.
