Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID IL_2023_Su

Development of next-generation electrochemical systems for short-chain PFAS removal and remediation

Institute: Illinois
Year Established: 2023 Start Date: 2023-09-01 End Date: 2024-08-31
Total Federal Funds: $15,000 Total Non-Federal Funds: $15,000

Principal Investigators: Xiao Su

Project Summary: Our project develops a modular, electrochemical device to capture and destroy short-chain PFAS on-site with integration with renewable energy. Our treatment device combines electrosorption technology with catalytic electrodes for the capture, release and destruction of PFAS based purely on electrochemical control. Our project focuses on the chemical design of the polymer sorbents, device fabrication and integration, and evaluation of PFAS in impacted groundwater and wastewater streams. We will collaborate with local stakeholders such as the Sanitary District of Decatur, to evaluate our treatment technologies in Illinois-relevant water contexts, and provide opportunities for the training and development of both graduate and undergraduate students within Illinois.