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Project Code [2007-PhD-ET-10]
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Project title
Carbon Nanocages as Environmental Adsorbents
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Justin Holmes
Project Abstract
The aim of this project is to optimise a new supercritical fluid (SCF) deposition technique developed at UCC, employing carbon dioxide as a solvent and a reactant, to manufacture high yields of carbon nanocages. These nanocages have large surface areas and pore volumes and will be utilised as advanced adsorbents for water purification, by selectively extracting metal ions and biological pollutants.
Grant Approved
�95,000.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2010