Source: PIB
Context: Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change launched the innovative ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ at the National Zoological Park, Delhi.
About Nano Bubble Technology:
- What is Nano Bubble Technology?
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- Definition: It uses nanobubbles, which are ultra-tiny bubbles less than 200 nanometers in diameter, to purify water.
- Innovative Nature: Nanobubbles are neutrally buoyant and remain suspended in water for months, enabling efficient gas transfer and surface reactions.
- Properties of Nanobubbles:
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- Size: 70-120 nanometers, 2500 times smaller than a grain of salt.
- Surface Charge: Strong negative charge prevents coalescing and supports microbiological stimulation.
- Neutral Buoyancy: Ensures prolonged interaction with water for effective cleaning.
- Hydrophobic Nature: Repels water, helping to lift organic and inorganic impurities.
- How Does it Clean & Purify Water?
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- Algae Removal: Breaks down algae and prevents buildup in stagnant water.
- Waste Treatment: Efficiently digests biological waste and separates particles like oils and grease.
- Gas Transfer: Facilitates hyper-efficient oxygen transfer, improving water quality.
- Surface Cleaning: Removes organic materials without the use of harmful chemicals.
- Significance of Nano Bubble Technology:
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- Aquatic Health: Ensures clean water, benefiting aquatic animals and preventing diseases.
- Environmental Impact: Provides a chemical-free, sustainable solution for water purification.
- Wider Applications: Useful in wastewater treatment, fermentation, and improving biological processes in diverse industries.
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