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Removal of Perfluorinated Chemicals Using New Fluorinated Polymer Sorbents (2024–2027)

Abstract:
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of highly persistent chemicals that are linked to a number of human diseases, however existing approaches for removal of PFAS are highly inefficient. This project aims to develop and evaluate novel, reusable polymer sorbents for effective PFAS removal. The polymer sorbents will enable efficient, selective and continuous sorption of PFAS, while maintaining excellent environmental stability for long-term implementation in practical devices. The project will develop novel polymer sorbents to revolutionize the remediation of PFAS with high technical, economic and environmental feasibility, creating a pathway to a PFASfree world, and ultimately protecting the natural environment.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Dr Cheng Zhang

    ARC DECRA
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

  • Professor Andrew Whittaker

    Professorial Research Fellow and Se
    Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

  • Dr Pradeep Dewapriya

    Research Fellow
    Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Funded by:
Australian Research Council