Access to clean water in impoverished nations is about to change because of a ground-breaking scientific innovation conducted by Teesside University professor Dr. Ojodomo Achadu, a native of Nigeria.
Achadu is leading the development of solar-powered water purification technologies in partnership with specialists from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa. These technologies have the potential to address the global issue of clean water and sanitation, thereby improving the lives of millions of people in Africa.
The Sustainable Development Goals of the UN rely heavily on access to clean water, while billions of people still face pollution or water shortages globally. The World Meteorological Association estimates that up to 5 billion people will not have enough access to safe water by 2050.
Despite having an abundance of water resources, millions of people in several African nations drink tainted water, which has a negative influence on their health and standard of life. Thus, the whole world must develop cutting-edge technology that might solve the most urgent problems with clean water and sanitation.
Achadu, a renowned scientist with a wealth of expertise studying nanotechnology, “is at the forefront of this innovation,” according to a release.
Achadu has completed three degrees in education: a Ph.D. in Chemistry/Nanochemistry from Rhodes University, an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Lagos, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Jos. His several distinguished research scholarships from France, Japan, and the UK have aided in the development of the ground-breaking water filtration technique and will continue to do so.
The International Science Partnerships Fund of the UK Royal Society has awarded £300,000 in funding to the initiative, which has garnered worldwide attention via a feature item on BBC News. Under the direction of Dr. Achadu, the research team will create an innovative method that uses nanomaterials—tiny particles that can eliminate diseases and toxins in a single step to clean contaminated water. To guarantee water safety, the device further has a follow-up automatic pathogen identification function,” the statement said.