Transfer of CO2 Into Organics by Au-Biofilm
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s): Ashley Fauss, Min Long, NEWT Center, Rice University
There is currently an increase in urbanization and deforestation causing an abrupt increase of CO2 in the atmosphere. This project focuses on reducing carbon emissions in an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change by utilizing a membrane biofilm reactor which diffuses the CO2 across...
Reducing Toxicity, Sequestration, and Degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs)
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s): Gokhan Mutcali, Daniel Rivera, NEWT Center
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...
UV-C Inhibition of Biofilm in Space Habitation Water Systems
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s): Milton Johnson, Ken Niimi, NEWT Center, Rice University
Bacterial biofilms occur everywhere water sources as present, including the international Space Station (ISS). These can lead to water contamination and potential health effects for astronauts. This study utilized an inexpensive and chemical free approach to sanitazing space habitats by...
Surface Modification of Aluminum Nanocrystals with Biologically Relevant Ligands
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2023 | Contributor(s): Carla Dagher, Oara Neumann, NEWT Center, Rice University
This approach allowed the exploration of the use of Aluminum Nanocrystal's functionalized ligands in biomedicine utilizing cost effective procedures.
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Removal of PFAS-Saturated Granular Activated Carbon
Online Presentations | 31 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s): Melody Jenkins, Sara Denison, Rice University, NEWT Center
Currently water treatment plants remove toxic PFAs using granular activated carbon (GAC) but have no sustainable process for disposing PFAS. Our approach focuses on the successful removal and destruction of PFAs in GAC preventing contaminants from entering back into the environment & uses...
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