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Recent research has demonstrated that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl species (PFAS) are highly refractory and bio-accumulative when released to the environment, and have the potential to cause numerous adverse health effects. Development of novel approaches for extraction and destruction of PFAS in soil plumes would greatly facilitate efforts to remediate these contaminated sites and alleviate the ...

Around the world communities are discovering that Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances or PFAS are commonly found in the environment. Scientific studies have linked exposure to PFAS to various adverse health effects, including altered metabolism, infertility, reduced fetal growth, disruption of hormonal and immune systems. There are several ways people can be exposed to PFAS including ingesting con ...

Intellisense Systems, Inc. (ISI) proposes to advance the development of a new Remote Air Quality Reporting (RAQR) device to measure and track wildland fire pollutants including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulates, in a small, portable, easy-to-use unit capable of storing and reporting data from remote locations. As wildfires are expected to occur more frequently nea ...

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II project will perform some needed tests for commercialization of the highly PFAS-selective nanofiber mats fabricated from electrospun polymer nanofibers. The Phase I results have shown the proof of concept for two materials developed for the removal of PFOA and PFOS with over 91% efficiency at very high concentrations (ppm level) and 99% at lo ...

Recent research has demonstrated that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl species (PFAS) are highly refractory and bio-accumulative when released to the environment, and have the potential to cause numerous adverse health effects. Development of novel approaches for in situ degradation of PFAS in industrial wastewater and landfill leachate streams would greatly facilitate efforts to prevent discharge o ...

The EPA has identified a need for new methods and instrumentation to characterize size, shape, and composition of microplastics, especially in the size range of 1 µm – 1 mm. To meet the needs identified by EPA, we propose development of a portable sensor for improved microplastic sampling and characterization useable at remote measurement sites or fixed installations. The sensor would be connec ...

An estimated 75% of litter along the shoreline globally is made of plastic. Plastic particles and debris find their way into oceans, rivers, lakes, sediment, and eventually into our bodies. Over 90% of the plastic contamination in the open ocean is attributed to microplastic particles (MP) - i.e. plastic objects with diameter

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent chemicals that have been introduced to the environment through manufacturing, use, and disposal of products containing PFAS. Some PFAS have been phased out of production; however, their legacy persists through widespread contamination of air, water, soil, and biota. The U.S. EPA has issued a lifetime drinking water Health Advisory Level (HA ...

We propose to develop an innovative, inexpensive process to destroy poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and provide safe drinking water to millions of U.S. residents.Need. PFASs are highly resistant to breakdown in the environment and pose risks to developmental, immune, metabolic, and endocrine health. The drinking water supplies for millions of U.S. residents exceed the U.S. EPA’s life ...

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PF AS) have been widely used in everyday consumer products. Landfills are the final repository for the PF AS-containing products and wastes, and consequently, one of the major sources of PF AS to the environment. Elevated concentrations of PFAS in leachate have raised concerns regarding disposal of leachate. Yet, cost-effective treatment technologies for PF AS ...