Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR180100021

Funding Activity

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https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/SR180100021

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

PFAS source zone remediation by foam fractionation and in situ fluidisation. This project aims to develop two methods for the in situ remediation of per- and poly-fluroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, downhole foam fractionation for in situ groundwater treatment, and in situ fluidisation for soil treatment, both separately and in combination. Using these methods, PFASs will be removed in the form of a foam, which will be extracted as a liquid concentrate. These techniques could enable PFAS removal efficiencies of greater than 90%, providing entirely new methods for the aggressive removal of PFAS from contaminated source zones. This project will enable the rapid removal of the bulk of the PFAS present in soils and groundwater and reduce the potential for further spreading.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-07-2019

End Date: 30-06-2024

Funding Scheme: Special Research Initiatives

Funding Amount: $900,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Environmental Engineering | Wastewater Treatment Processes | Environmental Technologies | Fluidisation and Fluid Mechanics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Rehabilitation of Degraded Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments |

Other Keywords

Environmental Engineering | Environmental Technologies | Fluidisation and Fluid Mechanics | Rehabilitation of Degraded Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments | Wastewater Treatment Processes

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