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

Evaluation and Life Cycle Comparison of Ex Situ Treatment Technologies for PFAS in Groundwater

Treatment Mitigation Strategies for Poly- and Perfluorinated Chemicals

Evaluation of Innovative Reflectance Based UV for Enhanced Disinfection and Advanced Oxidation

Understanding Pyrolysis for PFAS Removal

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

Evaluating Innovative and Sustainable Treatment Options for Biosolids

Transforming Aeration Energy in Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) through Suboxic Nitrogen Removal - Part 3