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Project Code [2008-PhD-WRM-2]
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Project title
New delivery agents for nanosized zero-valent iron Fe/C nanocomposites for in situ reductive remediation of pollutants
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Paula Colavita
Project Abstract
Nanosized zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a promising remediation agent for numerous pollutants of global and national concern. nZVI shows potential for in situ reductive remediation, with significant advantages over micron-sized ZVI. However, effective delivery of nZVI to the subsurface represents a significant obstacle to nZVI deployment nanoparticle aggregation and filtration by soil matrices must be controlled for achieving delivery. This application focuses on developing new delivery agents for nZVI to address this problem. Materials synthesis, surface functionalisation, kinetic and transport studies aiming at understanding and controlling particle-particle/particle-grain interactions are described. This postgraduate experience in materials/analytical/environmental chemistry will result in high-quality scientific training.
Grant Approved
�94,253.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2011