Reactive Electrochemical Membrane (REM) Reactors for the Oxidation of PFAS-Impacted Water
Abstract
This research focused on the development of a novel reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) treatment system for the remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in liquid samples that were generated from subsurface investigations of PFAS contamination at groundwater sites, known as investigation-derived waste (IDW). The REM is a patented technology developed in PI Chaplins laboratory that utilizes a conductive, porous ceramic electrode material to electrochemically oxidize PFAS contaminants in a flow through operation. The overall objective of this work was to develop proof-of-concept data to show that the REM technology is a viable option for the removal of PFASs from liquid IDW samples. Specific technical objectives associated with the work include: 1) development of REMs for destructive PFAS removal in synthetic and IDW water samples; 2) determination of the optimal operational mode; and 3) calculation of energy requirements for the REM-based system for comparison to other technologies
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1134345
Entities
People
- Amisha D Shah
- Brian P Chaplin
Organizations
- University of Illinois at Chicago