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Project Code [2006-PhD-ET-13]
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Project title
Development of a Novel Process for the Removal of Selected Organic Compounds from Waste Streams
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Limerick (UL)
Lead Applicant
Tom O'Dwyer
Project Abstract
This research project involves the development of a solid regenerable catalytic adsorbent for treating selected organic bearing waste streams. This will be achieved by a two-step process involving first the removal of the aqueous contaminant by adsorption onto a selective adsorbent material and secondly catalytic oxidation of the adsorbed pollutant into oxides of carbon water and nitrogen. It is envisaged that the adsorption step will subsequently permit recycling and re-use of the treated aqueous waste stream and the catalytic oxidation step will subsequently allow the adsorbent/catalyst material to be re-used in further cycles of the overall treatment process.
Grant Approved
�89,510.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/05/2010