Nano Bubble Technology

• Context (PIB): The Ministry of Forest, Environment & Climate Change launched ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ to clean & purify the water of National Zoological Park, Delhi.

About Nano Bubble Technology

• Nanobubble is an advanced technique for enhancing water quality by using tiny bubbles.

Source: Moleaer

• Nanobubble have a strong negative charge, which helps them attract & break down impurities in water.
• Size: Nanobubbles are incredibly tiny, measuring between 70 and 120 nanometers in diameter, 2500 times smaller than a single grain of salt.
• Oxygenation: Nanobubbles enhance oxygen levels in the water, promoting aerobic degradation by aerobic bacteria, which naturally breaks down organic matter.
• Brownian Motion: Nanobubbles remain in the water for a long time, ensuring a uniform distribution of oxygen and maintaining dissolved oxygen levels for extended periods.

Applications of Nanobubble Technology

• Water Treatment: Nanobubbles remove contaminants, pollutants, and pathogens from water, providing a chemical-free solution for water purification.
• Agriculture: Infusing water with oxygen-rich nanobubbles can significantly improve plant growth.
• Aquaculture: Oxygen nanobubbles can enhance health and growth of fish and other aquatic organisms.
• Industrial Cleaning: The small size and high reactivity of nanobubbles allow them to penetrate and clean hard-to-reach areas, making them ideal for industrial cleaning applications.
• Medical Field: Research is exploring the use of nanobubbles for targeted drug delivery, medical imaging, and even cancer treatment.