Tomsk scientists' water purification technology tested in Indonesia

Published Nov 21, 2024

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Scientists from Tomsk State University (TSU) in Russia have developed a technology to clean a palm oil waste-polluted reservoir in Indonesia using industrial microorganisms. The technology, which relies on the flotation principle and decomposer microorganisms, effectively breaks down organic matter. The partnership between TSU and Indonesian institutions aims to address environmental issues, including those in shrimp farms, and introduce a closed water supply system with a cleaning system. Over 80 Indonesian students are pursuing education in Russia, with plans for expanded cooperation in education and the establishment of an environmental research center.

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A reservoir in Indonesia polluted by waste from palm oil production has been cleaned using a development by scientists from Tomsk State University (TSU). Industrial microorganisms were used for cleaning; the new technology was tested and showed good results, having dealt with the pollution in two weeks, the university's press service told TASS. "Pollution of water bodies is one of the most pressing environmental problems in Indonesia. At some sites, the pollution is so extensive that the self-healing capacity of water bodies has been significantly suppressed. Using the technology developed at TSU, it was possible to carry out high-quality water purification in a short time - in two weeks - and significantly activate the microbiological processes of organic matter destruction in the water body," the statement quotes Danil Vorobyov, director of the TSU Bioinformatics Institute and the head of the group that conducted the tests. In 2023, bacteria that effectively utilize palm oil as ...

Source: Kvedomosti