Halogenated organic compounds are prevalent in managed waters, which poses threats to human health. These compounds include chlorinated and fluorinated chemicals, such as the persistent pollutants known as PFAS. Treating these compounds is challenging and current water decontamination methods rely on fossil fuel-based chemicals, production of which emits carbon. This project aims to generate carbon-neutral approaches to remove halogenated organic contaminants from water by developing electrocatalytic decontamination methods that use renewable energy and produce clean water.
Participants
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Hailiang Wang
Professor of Chemistry and Director of Graduate Studies
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Jaehong Kim
Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering
