Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR180100040

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/SR180100040

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Efficient PFAS removal from urban wastewater using a novel two-step approach. This project aims to enhance the removal of per- and poly-fluroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds from municipal wastewater by making two simple amendments to standard wastewater treatment plants. Magnetite nanoparticles will be added to the treatment process, which adsorb PFAS compounds and reduce them to acceptable environmental levels. The resulting sludge will be dried and ashed in a simple and novel self-sustaining smoldering process which will render the captured PFAS to small ash, condensate and gaseous streams suitable for established destruction technologies. The project is expected to provide support to water utilities in achieving sustainable water treatment and result in environmental and social benefits to the community.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 10-05-2019

End Date: 31-12-2023

Funding Scheme: Special Research Initiatives

Funding Amount: $381,468.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineering not elsewhere classified | Environmental Technologies |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Urban and Industrial Water Management | Waste Management Services | Water Services and Utilities

Other Keywords

Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineering not elsewhere classified | Environmental Technologies | Urban and Industrial Water Management | Waste Management Services | Water Services and Utilities

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