CAREER: Untangling the Impacts of Microplastic Weathering on the Fate and Transport of Hal — NSF Award to Cornell University (NY,
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that accumulate in the environment. This project will study how microplastics move through soil and water and interact with potentially toxic chemicals, such as chlorinated ethenes and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The research will explore the fate of microplastic
| Award title | CAREER: Untangling the Impacts of Microplastic Weathering on the Fate and Transport of Hal |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2441713 |
| Awardee | Cornell University |
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $558,556 |
| Principal investigator | Natalie Cápiro |
| Program | EnvE-Environmental Engineering |
| Start date | 08/15/2025 |
| Abstract | Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that accumulate in the environment. This project will study how microplastics move through soil and water and interact with potentially toxic chemicals, such as chlorinated ethenes and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The research will explore the fate of microplastics in the environment by conducting a series of laboratory experiments of increasing scale and complexity under conditions that mimic those of contaminated sites. Results of the pro |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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