Integrated PFAS treatment
Jesse Goed
Onderzoek / focusgebied
RESEARCH GOALS
Thus far, the fundamentals of PiP formation are poorly understood.
This understanding is paramount for the design of a next generation
of PFAS-adsorbing pillararenes. Furthermore, the use of these
pillararenes in larger-scale systems must be evaluated. This
requires their immobilization on a surface. We have formulated the
following objectives for our work:
• Computational study: 1) Study the PiP binding mechanisms.2)
Investigate effects of different pillararene positively charged
groups. 3) Review adsorption of different types of PFAS.
• Implement new knowledge on PiP formation in the design of a
next generation of PFAS adsorbers.
• Surface modification: 1) Identify the optimal surface for pillararene
immobilization. 2) Test pillararene immobilized surfaces on larger
scales using real-life water samples