Water: Selective Separation
This focus area involves developing functional groups, sorbents, membranes and catalysts for selective separation of various contaminants from water.
The contaminants span a wide range: heavy metals such as lead, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, radioactive elements, oil and other petroleum products, and pharmaceuticals. Key here is investigating water science for adsorption and separation, surface reactivity, and transport phenomena in confined spaces.
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