Pollutant detection in wastewater is critical for public-health and environmental protection, yet current methods are slow, costly, and reliant on laboratory testing. CLEAR-PICS – a collaboration between researchers at Cardiff University, Wave Photonics, and Welsh Water will sense even the smallest traces of harmful pollutants in water quickly and accurately, by combining optical chips with coatings that bind to contaminants. This will safeguard public health, maintaining cleaner and safer water sources, while pathfinding a UK-led route to commercial adoption of integrated photonic biosensors.
CLEAR-PICS
