Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Substances by PAC Adsorption and Anion Exchange

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This project assessed the effectiveness of innovative powdered activated carbon (PAC) adsorption and magnetic anion exchange processes for the removal of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) from drinking water sources. Apart from the more commonly studied perfluorooctanic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate, the removal of eight additional PFCs that are commonly detected in water were studied at environmentally relevant concentrations. Published in 2015.

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Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Substances by PAC Adsorption and Anion Exchange

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Removal of Perfluoroalkyl Substances by PAC Adsorption and Anion Exchange

Investigation of Nanobubble Technology for the Removal of MIB and Geosmin from Drinking Water

The Effect of Upstream Treatment Processes on UV Disinfection Performance

Evaluating and Optimizing Source Treatment Technologies to Improve the Biodegradability of Organic Compounds

Understanding the Value Proposition for Thermal Processes to Mitigate PFAS in Biosolids

Evaluating Innovative and Sustainable Treatment Options for Biosolids

Microwave Regeneration of PFAS-Exhausted Granular Activated Carbons

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important