What is released from microplastics in water environment? – New publication of IH in Journal of Hazardous Materials

Recently, the occurrence of microplastics in aquatic environments has gained considerable attention of both the public and researchers. As a result, the knowledge on the abundance, sizes, shapes, or polymer composition of microplastics is growing. However, how do the microplastics interact with ambient water? The new study “Continuous long-term monitoring of leaching from microplastics into […] Read more

Lenka Čermáková achieved the Otto Wichterle Award

One of the 25 laureates of the Otto Wichterle Award, who received the prize from the hands of the president of the CAS, Eva Zažímalová, during the ceremony held in the Villa Lanna on 20th June 2022, was Lenka Čermáková from the Institute of Hydrodynamics.   Lenka Čermáková focuses on drinking water treatment, particularly on […] Read more

International Water Association has released a new publication on drinking water treatment

Currently, a publication named „Jar Tests for Water Treatment Optimisation: How to Perform Jar Tests – a handbook“, written by the members of Institute of Hydrodynamics of the CAS with Martin Pivokonský as the first author, has been released by IWA (International Water Association) publishing. As IWA is the most significant association of water professionals, […] Read more