Promoting Environmental Sustainability: Innovative Project Funded by AP Vojvodina

Abstract

The Autonomous Province (AP) of Vojvodina in Serbia is blessed with abundant surface water resources yet suffers from significant organic pollution due to inadequate waste management practices. In line with AP Vojvodina’s sustainability strategy, this project focuses on developing innovative technologies for managing industrial waste and removing organic pollutants from water resources. The main objective is to create an efficient and environmentally sustainable solution for integrated industrial effluent management and organic pollutant removal in AP Vojvodina. Specific goals include the development of biotechnological procedures for utilizing industrial effluents in the production of xanthan, biopolymer with potential photocatalytic activity for decomposing organic substances in natural waters. By promoting sustainable materials and technologies, the project aims to advance scientific and technological knowledge in biopolymer production and water purification, fostering regional scientific and industrial growth. The project's outcomes are expected to enhance researchers' visibility, facilitate international cooperation, and contribute to the ecological, economic, and social sustainability of AP Vojvodina.