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Circular Ocean #ChemHack. Towards a solution to remove anti-foulants from waste fishing nets
Title (original)
Circular Ocean #ChemHack. Towards a solution to remove anti-foulants from waste fishing nets
Description
The aim of the #ChemHack Challenge was to develop innovative solutions to ‘end of life’ problems associated with contaminated fishing nets and ropes (FNRs), specifically: 1) Washing processes to remove anti-foulants and other chemical compounds, 2) impregnated into nylon fishing nets and ropes (FNRs) and cages, 3) Processes to decontaminate the waste water arising from the washing process, 4) Processes to extract copper compounds from FNRs and cages for metals recycling. The Challenge(s) associated with contaminated fishing nets, ropes and other components (FNRCs) and cages were introduced to the participants and groups were established and provided with a selection of FNRs impregnated with anti-foulants. Delegates were then led through a number of creative processes which ultimately resulted in two potentially viable solutions. The report draws out the overall conclusions from the process.
Authors
Kenneth G. Boyd
Publication year
2017
Resource type
Reports
Language
English
Areas of knowledge
Circular economy & recycling
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