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Hello! My name is Ioanna Karaiskaki and I’m from Limassol, Cyprus.
I’ve always loved research. Understanding the roots of the problems and trying to seek sustainable solutions has always interested me.
My love for research impelled me in participating at various seminars, programms and competitions, similar to SJWP.
Tell us what the water concern in your country is!Antibiotic consumption has increased tremendously in the last years. The same goes for antibiotic use in my country. Cyprus records the second highest antibiotic consumption in the EU according to recent data. Antibiotic over-consumption can result to bacteria being resistant to antibiotics, therefore posing them as ineffective and creating a tremendous problem when managing bacterial infections. This is an issue that highly concerns my country, although it is extended globally and should concern everyone.
A novel advanced treatment process for the removal of antibiotics from wastewater
Antibiotic consumption in the latest years has increased rapidly, especially in my country. Cyprus records the second highest antibiotic consumption in the EU. Antibiotic over-consumption can result to bacteria being resistant to antibiotics, therefore posing them as ineffective and creating a tremendous problem when managing bacterial infections. My project aims to eliminate antibiotic residues from wastewater, using biochar, a charcoal-based material from sludge and manure, as an antibiotic absorbent. The biochar prepared was examined on four different antibiotic substances, with significance absorption rate. Finally, my project suggests a possible small scale proposal of implementation of biochar.
