Reducing Toxicity, Sequestration, and Degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs)
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Per- and Polyflyoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that are commonly used everyday. Consumers are exposed to these by consuming contaminated water or food, using products made with PFAS or breathing contaminated air. This project focuses on the degradation of PFAS in the presence of UV radiation and chlorine and by designing and constructing a cost-effective catalyst to oxidize chloride to form hypochlorite.
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Nanosystems Enginerering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment's Research Experience for Teachers (NEWT RET) - NSF EEC-1449500
Rice University & Arizona State University
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