📅 Wednesday 8th July 2026 | 🕐 13:00–14:00
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This talk will evaluate the performance of conventional oxidants for manganese removal, with a focus on how oxidant dosage and pH influence treatment efficiency. It will also discuss the design and development of a pilot-scale rig for manganese removal, emphasising sustainable operation, reduced chemical waste, and improved resource efficiency. Finally, the talk will explore potential applications for recovered manganese, highlighting opportunities to transform treatment waste into a valuable reusable material.
About the Speaker
Sina Younesi is a final-year PhD student at Swansea University, sponsored by Welsh Water. His doctoral research focuses on the valorisation of sludge produced from drinking water treatment works. As part of his research, he designed and developed a pilot-scale rig for manganese removal using fibre filtration technology. He also investigated the recovery and reuse of waste manganese for applications in wastewater treatment, particularly for the removal of residual contaminants.
Sina previously completed an MSc in Chemical Engineering at Swansea University, where his research focused on the identification of microplastics in textiles. His academic interests include water and wastewater treatment, resource recovery, sludge valorisation, and sustainable environmental engineering.