New Study Validates Sponge Platform's Selective Pollutant Removal and Resource Recovery
- Coral Innovations
- Feb 5
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 21
Coral Innovations Celebrates Latest Publication. At Coral Innovations, we are excited to share groundbreaking research from Northwestern University, where our co-founders Prof. Vinayak Dravid and Dr. Vikas Nandwana have published a next-generation sponge technology for environmental remediation. This new Study Validates Sponge Platform's Selective Pollutant Removal and Resource Recovery.
This latest study, in collaboration with StormTrap, LLC, demonstrates how a nanoparticle-coated sponge can selectively capture and recover key pollutants—phosphate, copper, and zinc—from contaminated water. Unlike traditional methods, this approach is:
Highly efficient – Captures pollutants even at trace levels.
Reusable – Works over multiple cycles without losing effectiveness.
Sustainable – Enables resource recovery instead of waste.
The ability to recover valuable minerals like phosphate and metals is critical for environmental sustainability and industrial circularity. With real-world testing underway, we are one step closer to deploying this innovation at scale!
A huge congratulations to Kelly Matuszewski, the study’s first author for her contributions! We are excited about the next phase of testing and partnerships to bring this solution to industries and communities that need it most.
