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Project #2905

Alternative Adsorbents for the Removal of Polar Organic Contaminants

$227,918
Completed
Principal Investigator
Detlef
Knappe
Research Manager
Ms. Jennifer I Warner
Contractor
North Carolina State University
Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs)
Advanced Treatment
Treatment
Final Report

Abstract

Measures the effectiveness of high-silica zeolites in the removal of MTBE, SMX, and TMP. Determines the most suitable zeolite pore size and zeolite polarity level for the removal of these contaminants as well as zeolite's resistance to particle fouling by NOM. Compares the adsorption capacity of the zeolites to that of carbonaceous resin and granular activated carbon. Also explores steam regeneration and photocatalytic oxidation for mineralizing contaminants in the regeneration waste stream. Published in 2007.