循环经济背景下回收眼科镜片废水:微藻整合的案例研究
Recycling Ophthalmic Lens Wastewater in a Circular Economy Context: A Case Study with Microalgae Integration.
作者信息
Encarnação Telma, Nicolau Nadia, Ramos Pedro, Silvestre Elsa, Mateus Artur, Carvalho Tomás Archer de, Gaspar Florindo, Massano Anabela, Biscaia Sara, Castro Ricardo A E, Nogueira Bernardo A, Singh Poonam, Pacheco Diana, Patrício Tatiana, Fausto Rui, Sobral Abílio J F N
机构信息
Coimbra Chemistry Centre-Institute of Molecular Sciences (CQC-IMS), Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (CDRSP), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal.
出版信息
Materials (Basel). 2023 Dec 22;17(1):75. doi: 10.3390/ma17010075.
Water pollution poses a global threat to ecosystems and human health and is driven by the presence of various contaminants in wastewater, including nano- and microplastics. Despite the magnitude of this problem, the majority of global wastewater is released untreated into water bodies. To combat this issue, a multi-strategy approach is needed. This study explores a circular economy-based solution for treating emerging pollutants, particularly wastewater from ophthalmic spectacle lens production. Our approach integrates solid waste materials into polymeric and cement matrices while also utilising wastewater for microalgae cultivation. This innovative strategy focuses on biomass generation and economic valorisation. By adopting a circular economy model, we aim to transform environmental pollutants from wastewater into valuable organic products. A key component of our approach is the utilisation of microalgae, specifically sp., known for its high lipid content and resilience. This microalgae species serves as a promising biobased feedstock, supporting the production of innovative biobased products, such as biopolymers, for ophthalmic lens manufacturing. Our interdisciplinary approach combines microalgae technology, analytical chemistry, cement production, and polymer processing to develop a sustainable circular economy model that not only addresses environmental concerns, but also offers economic benefits. This study underscores the potential of harnessing high-value products from waste streams and underscores the importance of circular economy principles in tackling pollution and resource challenges.
水污染对生态系统和人类健康构成全球威胁,其成因是废水中存在各种污染物,包括纳米塑料和微塑料。尽管这个问题严重,但全球大部分废水未经处理就排放到水体中。为解决这一问题,需要采取多策略方法。本研究探索了一种基于循环经济的解决方案,用于处理新兴污染物,特别是眼科眼镜镜片生产产生的废水。我们的方法是将固体废物材料整合到聚合物和水泥基质中,同时利用废水进行微藻养殖。这种创新策略侧重于生物质生成和经济增值。通过采用循环经济模式,我们旨在将废水中的环境污染物转化为有价值的有机产品。我们方法的一个关键组成部分是利用微藻,特别是 种,它以高脂肪含量和适应能力强而闻名。这种微藻物种是一种有前途的生物基原料,支持生产用于眼科镜片制造的创新生物基产品,如生物聚合物。我们的跨学科方法结合了微藻技术、分析化学、水泥生产和聚合物加工,以开发一种可持续的循环经济模式,该模式不仅解决了环境问题,还带来了经济效益。这项研究强调了从废物流中获取高价值产品的潜力,并强调了循环经济原则在应对污染和资源挑战方面的重要性。