StormTrap Collaborates with Northwestern on Advanced Stormwater Treatment

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StormTrap is proud to announce a partnership with researchers from Northwestern University to test a groundbreaking sponge technology shaping the future of stormwater treatment. Developed by Professor Vinayak Dravid and his team, the sponge is coated with nanoparticles that selectively capture pollutants such as metals (e.g., zinc and copper) and phosphate. This reusable, cost-effective solution tackles contamination from agricultural runoff and industrial processes.

This collaboration will evaluate the sponge’s effectiveness in real-world stormwater applications, marking an important step toward sustainable stormwater management. We are grateful for the team’s contributions and look forward to the next phase of research—and the positive change it will bring to our environment.

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