During the 12th period (01.10.2021.-31.12.2021.):

• Two research visits to Lappeenranta Technical University in Finland have taken place, and these visits were led by professor Tuomo Sainio (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=y_jVxy8AAAAJ&hl=th). During these visits, sorption studies in column mode (with different flow rates) were conducted, using previously described biosorbents, such as pea skins and buckwheat husks.
• A review article Magnetic adsorbents for effective removal and recovery of rare earth elements from liquid phase: A systematic and critical review has been submitted for publication. The article provides information on magnetic adsorbents for the adsorption of rare earth metals, including a detailed overview of the analytical methods used in the research – thermogravimetry, SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR, VSM. Preprint is available here: shorturl.at/jtzG7   
• Participation in the youth forum Science around us has taken place. Title of the report (presentation) – The use of natural materials in wastewater treatment and other environmental technologies. The recording of the presentation (in Latvian) is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7oZd2L8CFo
• Participation in the international conference EcoBalt 2021 (October 21st -23rd) has taken place. Title of the presentation – Recovery of microelements from potato juice by biosorbents.

The cooperating institution – The State Education Development Agency (SEDA). The duration of the project – 36 months. Total costs – 133 805.88 EUR, of which 85% (113 734.98 EUR) is financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Information prepared: 15.01.2022.