DOES DIVERSITY IMPROVE THE STABILITY OF EXTENSIVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS UNDER CHANGING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS? - Pilot Phase
Lead Research Organisation:
Newcastle University
Department Name: Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Abstract
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Publications
Harris J
(2012)
Engineering difference: Matrix design determines community composition in wastewater treatment systems
in Ecological Engineering
| Description | We wanted to find out if increasing the diversity of a model wetland system would increase its stability. It did! |
| Exploitation Route | Sadly we have been unable to get funding to continue this particular work. However, if we can find ways to systematically manipulate diversity we will be able to make more stable engineered biological systems. |
| Sectors | Environment |
| URL | http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ceg/staff/profile/tom.curtis |
| Description | This was a pilot study, and though succesful, we have been unable to obtain follow up funding. However the research has caught peoples attention and should hopefully inspire others |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Other |
| Impact Types | Economic |