051 Sorption Technologies & Molecular Solutions for Bio monitoring and Removal of Pollutants

Authors: Lukasz Dziewit (University of Warsaw), Przemyslaw Decewicz (University of Warsaw), Tomasz Bajda (AGH Univeristy)

Our research groups conduct studies in the field of (bio)monitoring of emerging pollutants, so-called micropollutants (i.e., pathogens, pharmaceuticals, and free-floating (potentially virulent) DNA) for environmental protection, veterinary medicine, and healthcare. In this context, we focus on developing novel monitoring/detection technologies based on PCR/qPCRand bioinformatics platformsthat enhance biomonitoring and/or validate existing molecular diagnostic solutions.

Our groups also work on the development of mineral-based sorption systemsspecifically interacting with micropollutants/emerging pollutants, such as our unique and innovative systems for capturing free-floating DNAfor monitoring/removal of pathogenic or genetically modified DNA. These systems are often multifunctional and can also be used, for example, for nutrient recovery from wastewaters which is in line with the circular and sustainable economy principles.