2D materials for electrochemical PFAS removal from water (acronym: 2D4PFAS)
Grant Agreement No.: M-ERA.NET3/2023/72/2D4PFAS/2024
Granting Authority: National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR)
Project duration: 01.05.2024 - 30.04.2027
Project’s Grant Amount: 1 266 292 EUR
Grant Amount for WUT: 934 900,00 PLN
Project Manager at PW: prof. dr hab. inż. Agnieszka Jastrzębska
Project Team: prof. dr hab. inż. Agnieszka Jastrzębska, dr Sara El Houbbadi, dr Subrata Ghosh, mgr inż. Dominika Bury, mgr inż. Muhammad Abiyyu Kenichi Purbayanto
Partners:
Polish Coordinator: Politechnika Warszawska
Polish Partner ADJ Nanotechnology Sp. z o.o.
International Coordinator: Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH, Niemcy
Partner: Technische Universität Dresden, Niemcy
Partner: Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR”, Litwa
Project description:
The 2D4PFAS project aims to revolutionize the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water through an electro-catch&treat process utilizing advanced 2D functional materials. The widespread presence of PFAS in water is a global problem associated with a serious threat to human health. This has led to the need for effective detection and removal of PFAS and the introduction of restrictions in the EU. Conventional methods based on adsorption on activated carbon have numerous drawbacks and are unsuitable for effective PFAS removal. The project proposes novel electrode materials based on functionalized 2D MXene and graphene. These materials will enable the effective degradation of PFAS through its collection in the electro-catch step, followed by tailored oxidation kinetics in the electro-treat step. The 2D4PFAS project integrates fundamental science and materials science and will ensure technology development, incorporating safety and sustainability principles from the very beginning of the technology development process. The research also includes life-cycle analysis, technical-economic analysis, and socio-economic analysis. The project's success will contribute to strengthening innovation in sustainable water treatment processes. The project's additional goal is to develop a prototype system for real-world wastewater treatment.
