The H2OPS research project involves applying zero-valent iron nanoparticles encapsulated in a carbon matrix (also known as OPS), obtained from a residue from olive oil production (vegetable water), to water treatment. Specifically, the OPS’s ability to eliminate imidacloprid has been verified.
Imidacloprid is a neonicotinoid, a type of neuroactive insecticide designed from nicotine. It is a substance with systemic insecticidal activity, so it can be applied both foliarly and via the roots through irrigation water.
The project’s research team is composed of staff from the Almería Solar Platform (CIEMAT-PSA) in collaboration with SMALLOPS.
Period: 2021–2022
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